Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials that people get from nature.

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True or False: Renewable resources can be replaced naturally over time.

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True

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up, such as fossil fuels like coal and oil.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the process of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent their depletion.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is one advantage of using renewable resources?

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One advantage of using renewable resources is that they produce less pollution compared to nonrenewable resources.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

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What is an example of a natural resource that is not a renewable resource?

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Gasoline is an example of a natural resource that is nonrenewable.