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is water a renewable resource?
yes
is a fossil fuel renewable or nonrenewable
it is non renewable
is wind renewable?
it is renewable
is geothermal power renewable
it is renewable
is solar power renewable
it is renewable
This type of resource can be replaced naturally over time, like sunlight, wind, and trees.
what is a renewable resource
Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of this type of resource that takes millions of years to form.
what are fossil fuels?
The process of cutting down trees for lumber, paper, and agriculture is called this.
what is deforestation
This method of generating electricity uses flowing water, often from a dam.
what is hydroelectric power
The three R’s that help conserve natural resources are these
What are reduce, reuse, and recycle?
This gas, found in car exhaust and factory emissions, is a major contributor to global warming.
what is carbon dioxide
This type of mining removes large sections of land to access minerals, often harming the environment.
strip mining
Overuse of this essential natural resource can lead to droughts and shortages in many parts of the world.
what is freshwater
This process, caused by pollution, makes rain more acidic and damages forests, lakes, and buildings
what is acid rain
The layer of gas in the atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful UV rays is called this.
what is ozone lair
This alternative energy source comes from the heat inside the Earth.
What is geothermal energy?
When people catch too many fish faster than they can reproduce, it is called this.
what is overfishing
his natural resource is used to make aluminum cans and comes from a mineral called bauxite.
what is aluminum
The Amazon Rainforest is often called the "lungs of the Earth" because it produces this essential gas.
what is oxygen
This type of rock contains metals and minerals that can be mined for human use.
what is a ore
What conservation method (3R) can be utilised to manage natural resources
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
What is natural resource?
a material or substance found in nature that can be utilized by humans.
This dark, solid fossil fuel is burned for energy and was commonly used in steam trains
what is coal
Planting trees to replace those that have been cut down is called this.
what is reforestation
The Sun is the main source of this type of renewable energy.
what is solar energy