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Is wind energy renewable or nonrenewable?
Please explain!
Wind energy is renewable because the wind never runs out.
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Is the sun renewable or nonrenewable energy? Why or why not?
Renewable because we can keep using sunlight for solar power without running out.
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Is oil renewable or nonrenewable? Why or why not?
Nonrenewable because it takes years to form deep underground from ancient plants and animals. When we use old, it can't be replaced quickly, so it will eventually run out.
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Are plants renewable or nonrenewable?
Renewable
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Is water a renewable or nonrenewable energy?
Renewable
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True or false: We will run out of renewable resources.
False. Renewable resources keep coming back on their own.
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True or false: We will run out of nonrenewable resources.
True! We will run out of nonrenewable resources because they take millions of years to form, and we use them much faster than they are made.
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True or false: Solar energy is a form of renewable energy.
True!
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True or false: Wind energy is generate (made) by capturing moving water.
False. It is created by moving wind.
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True or false: Hydroelectric energy uses the force of flowing water to create electricity.
True
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Which resource harnesses the power of the sun?
Wind energy
Solar Energy
Hydropower
Solar energy
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What is the source of geothermal energy?
Water
Wind
Heat from the earth
Heat from the earth
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How can kids help save energy at home?
Turning off lights, unplugging electronics, and not leaving the TV on if no one is watching
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Are renewable or nonrenewable sources better for people to use? Explain
Renewable:
They won't run out, so we can keep using them.
They cause less pollution, so our air and water stay clean.
They help protect the Earth for future generations.
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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Wind
Trees
Oil
Oil
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True or false: Coal is a nonrenewable resource.
True
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How long does it take to make non-renewable resources?
Hundreds of millions of years
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Burning fossil fuels can cause what problem in the air?
Pollution
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What is hydroelectric energy?
Energy generated from moving water.
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Wind is a renewable or nonrenewable energy resource?
Renewable resource
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True or false: Resources are equally distributed throughout the world.
False
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Define solar energy.
Solar energy is power we get from the sun's light and heat. We use special panels called solar panels to collect sunlight and turn it into electricity we can use in homes and schools.
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One benefit to using renewable energy resources would be...
That they do not run out so we can keep using them
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According to the circle graph, what energy source does the US use the most?
Petroleum
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Explain what conservation means.
The practice of protecting the environment and using resources carefully.