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<strong>Content</strong> <strong>Outline</strong><br />

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Earth’s Resources (continued)<br />

D. Nonrenewable resources are resources that cannot be replaced by natural<br />

processes within 100 years.<br />

1. Nonrenewable resources include<br />

a. coal,<br />

b. crude oil,and<br />

c. natural gas.<br />

2. Nonrenewable resources <strong>for</strong>m slowly over long periods of time.<br />

3. When we use up nonrenewable resources, it can take millions of years <strong>for</strong> new<br />

ones to <strong>for</strong>m.<br />

4. Conservation is the practice of protecting and preserving natural resources so<br />

they will always be available.<br />

Discussion Question<br />

Can the pollution created by nonrenewable resources be reduced? Yes. Alternative natural<br />

resources such as sunlight and wind can provide the energy we need reducing atmospheric<br />

and water pollution.<br />

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