Renewable & NonRenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Why do we use non-renewable resources instead of renewable resources?

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They are often less expensive and can provide more energy.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Water (hydroelectric) is an example of a renewable resource.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a gas found under the Earth’s surface that is used to produce energy by burning it.

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What type of energy is created using wind turbines?

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Wind energy is created using wind turbines.

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Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun?

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Solar energy gets its direct energy from the sun.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is energy produced from the movement of water, typically from rivers or dams.