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Some natural resources are
perpetual
renewable resources
.
Perpetual means they are available all the time whether we use them
or not. Examples of perpetual renewable resources are solar energy,
wind power, geothermal energy, and tides. The most important
energy sources for the future will be based on energy from the Sun.
Perpetual
Renewable
•
Solar energy
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Wind
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Tides
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Geothermal energy
Renewable
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Water
•
Air
•
Soil
•
Animals
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Plants
Nonrenewable
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Petroleum
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Natural gas
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Coal
•
Nuclear fuel
•
Minerals
Natural Resources
Thinking about Natural Resources
1.
Select one nonrenewable resource. Explain why it is considered
nonrenewable. What can people do to conserve this resource?
2.
Select one renewable resource. Explain why it is considered
renewable. What can people do to conserve this resource?
3.
Describe what is meant by perpetual renewable resources.
4.
Explain why it is important to conserve all natural resources.
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