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Example Question #181 : Middle School Earth And Space Science

Which of the following is an example of how humans use a renewable resource for recreation?

Possible Answers:

boating and water skiing on a lake

riding a motorcycle for fun

playing baseball with a plastic bat

burning coal to run a factory

Correct answer:

boating and water skiing on a lake

Explanation:

The answer is "boating and water skiing on a lake."

Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.

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