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how are the difference between a renewable and a nonrenewable resource?
Hi. Well, the difference between the two can be found in the names themselves. "Renewable" means that something is reusable, or can be replenished. This means that this kind of resource can't be used up since there's always more of it that can be generated/found. For example, renewable resources would include energy generated from the wind and the sun (solar). Nonrenewable resources can NOT be replenished and so these will eventually be used up. For example, oil from fossil fuels is nonrenewable. We only have a finite amount of fossil fuels (and that process took millions of years to convert old fossils to oil!!) so if we use it up, there's no other way to get more of it.
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Joy Ramos
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PhD student in Biological Sciences at Northwestern U. I can answer questions related to cell and molecular biology, especially those about the basic processes or techniques involved in the life of a cell. I can also answer questions about insulin receptors, since that is my area of expertise. I have a great interest in how scientific discoveries impact society so feel free to ask me about current "hot" science topics in the news and I will try to researcha and share with you the most relevant facts.
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I am a graduating PhD student in Biological Sciences with experience in relaying science to people with non-science backgrounds.
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AAAS, AWIS, AAUW
Education/Credentials
PhD in Biological Sciences from Northwestern University - expected in Dec. 2006
B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from University of the Philippines (magna cum laude)
Awards and Honors
American Association of University Women (AAUW) - International Fellow
AT&T Outstanding Student Leadership awardee for Asia
Most Oustanding Student in Science & Technology Cluster, University of the Philippines
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