Renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

What is a renewable resource? What is a nonrenewable resource? What is the difference between the two types of resources? Any ideas? Press play on the video above and let's get to learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources!

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Key takeaways

Learn that a natural resource is defined as anything found in nature that can be used by living things
Understand that a renewable resource cannot be used up and is replenished so it can be used again
Learn that the sun, wind, and water are renewable resources and are used to create electricity
Understand that a nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced when they are used up
Learn that fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource and are seen in the form of oil, coal, and natural gas
Learn that fossil fuels are created from prehistoric plants and animals

Renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

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Mighty lab

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Energy - 4th grade