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standard 7.2.2
Define renewable and nonrenewable resources
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Geography
7th Grade
03/10/2011

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What is is a natural resource?
Definition
any material in nature that people use and value
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What is a renewable resource?
Definition
a resource that earth replaces naturally
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What is a nonrenewable resource?
Definition
a resource that cannot be replaced  
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What are fossil fuels?
Definition
nonrenewable resources that formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals 
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What are the three most important fossil fuels?
Definition
oil, natural gas, coal
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What are the three most important renewable energy resource?
Definition
Wind, water, nuclar
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what is hydroelecity?
Definition
the production of electricity from waterpower using dams
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