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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
What makes solar energy a renewable resource?
What makes solar energy a renewable resource?
How is geothermal energy generated?
How is geothermal energy generated?
What type of biofuel can crops like corn and sugar cane be converted into?
What type of biofuel can crops like corn and sugar cane be converted into?
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What is the main reason hydroelectric power is considered renewable?
What is the main reason hydroelectric power is considered renewable?
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Why is biomass considered a renewable resource?
Why is biomass considered a renewable resource?
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Which type of natural resource cannot be replaced at the same rate it is being used?
Which type of natural resource cannot be replaced at the same rate it is being used?
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What is one way animal waste is commonly utilized?
What is one way animal waste is commonly utilized?
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What is the primary source of energy for wind power?
What is the primary source of energy for wind power?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?
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What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?
What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?
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What is the purpose of geothermal heat pumps?
What is the purpose of geothermal heat pumps?
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What is the definition of natural resources?
What is the definition of natural resources?
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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
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What is hydroelectric power used to generate?
What is hydroelectric power used to generate?
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What is the significance of the earth's core in geothermal energy?
What is the significance of the earth's core in geothermal energy?
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What is the purpose of using biomass as an energy source?
What is the purpose of using biomass as an energy source?
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What is the definition of fossil fuels?
What is the definition of fossil fuels?
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are materials from nature used to make things we need, such as wind energy, water, plants, animals, and fossil fuels.
- Natural resources fall into two main categories: renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable Resources
- Renewable resources are those that can be replaced or never run out, such as:
- Solar energy: since the Earth was formed, the sun has produced energy in the form of heat and light, and is considered unlimited.
- Wind power: created as the sun heats the Earth's surface, and remains an infinite resource as long as the sun shines.
- Hydroelectric energy: generated from flowing water, which is constantly renewed by the water cycle, making it a renewable resource.
- Geothermal energy: using heat from the Earth's core, which is constantly warmed up, making it a renewable resource.
- Biomass: any material made by plants and animals that can be converted into energy, such as:
- Crops (e.g., corn or sugar cane) that can be converted into biofuels (e.g., ethanol) used in cars.
- Animal waste (e.g., cow manure) used as fertilizer.
Non-Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replaced at the same rate they are being used.
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Learn about natural resources, including renewable and non-renewable resources, and their importance for human life on Earth.
