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What is a natural resource?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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Which of the following is not a natural resource: plastic, water, or coal?

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Plastic is not a natural resource; it is a synthetic material made from petrochemicals.

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What type of energy resource is solar power?

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Solar power is a renewable energy resource.

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What is the primary type of energy found in gasoline?

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The primary type of energy in gasoline is chemical energy.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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The three main fossil fuels are natural gas, oil, and coal.

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Define renewable energy resources.

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Renewable energy resources are energy sources that can be replenished naturally over short periods of time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once used.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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An example of a non-renewable resource is coal.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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