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Renewable vs non-renewable energy

Distinguish between renewable energy resources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, biomass) and non-renewable resources (coal, oil, gas, nuclear), comparing their advantages, disadvantages, and environmental impacts

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Which of the following is classified as a non‑renewable natural resource?

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Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Lists at least four renewable and three non-renewable energy resources
Explains what makes a resource renewable or non-renewable
Compares the environmental impact of at least two different energy sources (e.g. wind vs coal)
Discusses trade-offs between cost, reliability, and environmental impact in choosing energy resources

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

MS-ESS3-4 — Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and…
KS3.Sci.Phys.Energy.1 — Energy Stores and Systems
CBSE.cbseScience.10.NaturalResources — Natural Resources

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