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Which of the following resources is considered renewable?
Which of the following resources is considered renewable?
- Tar sand
- Solar energy (correct)
- Natural gas
- Coal
What characterizes nonrenewable resources?
What characterizes nonrenewable resources?
- They are used faster than they can be replenished. (correct)
- They are always organic in nature.
- They have an unlimited supply.
- They can be replenished rapidly.
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
- Wind
- Aluminum (correct)
- Water
- Hydrogen
Which of the following is typically classified as a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is typically classified as a fossil fuel?
What is one of the key characteristics of renewable resources?
What is one of the key characteristics of renewable resources?
Which resource is classified as a mineral?
Which resource is classified as a mineral?
Which option correctly identifies a nonrenewable resource?
Which option correctly identifies a nonrenewable resource?
How does Earth's heat qualify as a resource?
How does Earth's heat qualify as a resource?
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Renewable Resource
Renewable Resource
A resource that can be replenished at the rate it is used.
Non-Renewable Resource
Non-Renewable Resource
A resource with a limited supply that takes a very long time to replace.
Solar Energy
Solar Energy
Energy from the sun, a renewable resource.
Fossil Fuel
Fossil Fuel
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Crude Oil
Crude Oil
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Water
Water
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Resource
Resource
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What is a characteristic of renewable resources?
What is a characteristic of renewable resources?
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