Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are resources that are found in nature that humans use.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

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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 over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Nuclear energy is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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How does population growth affect natural resources?

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The more people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun, and it is a renewable natural resource.

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List some renewable natural resources.

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Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar, Biomass are all renewable natural resources.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, and it can be used as a renewable energy source.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced in a short time.

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What is the impact of using nonrenewable resources?

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Using nonrenewable resources can lead to depletion and environmental issues, as they take millions of years to form.