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What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short time
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that will eventually run out
Is solar energy renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
Is coal renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
Name one renewable energy source.
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass
Name one non-renewable energy source.
Coal, oil, natural gas
Why are non-renewable resources limited?
They take millions of years to form
What type of resource is wind energy?
Renewable
What type of resource is natural gas?
Non-renewable
What is one advantage of renewable energy?
Low pollution / sustainable
What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?
Depends on weather / expensive to set up
What is one advantage of non-renewable energy?
Reliable supply / cheaper initially
What is one disadvantage of non-renewable energy?
Pollution / will run out / climate change
Give one example of a mineral resource.
Iron, copper, gold, aluminium
What type of resource is hydroelectricity?
Renewable
What type of resource is oil?
Non-renewable
