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Which statement describes renewable resources?

A
Large quantities of renewable resources can be produced at once.
B
Renewable resources are artificial.
C
Renewable resources replenish quickly.
D
Fossil fuels are a type of renewable resource.
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Which scenario describes a nonrenewable resource being used for energy?

A
A steak is cooked over a charcoal fire.
B
A pitcher of tea is heated by the sun.
C
A pot of water is boiled on a gas stove.
D
A load of laundry is dried on a clothesline.
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Which resource is a renewable resource?

A
metal
B
gemstones
C
coal
D
trees
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Which statement describes an advantage of renewable resources?

A
They are located everywhere around the world.
B
They are a source of clean energy.
C
They produce a large amount of energy all at once.
D
They can easily be reproduced quickly.
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How does fresh water differ from coal as a resource?

A
Fresh water is a renewable resource, while coal is a nonrenewable resource.
B
Coal is a clean resource , while fresh water is dirty.
C
Coal replenishes quickly, while fresh water does not.
D
Fresh water is an artificial resource, while coal is a natural resource.
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Which scenario describes a renewable resource being used for energy?

A
A factory fuels its furnaces with coal.
B
A turbine creates electricity using a gasoline-powered motor.
C
A power company generates electricity using a river’s current.
D
A school heats its classrooms with a natural gas furnace.
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How do renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

A
Nonrenewable resources replenish within our lifetime.
B
Nonrenewable resources are artificial.
C
Renewable resources replenish within our lifetime.
D
Renewable resources are artificial.

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