6.5 Key IDs Flashcards
1
Q
Fossil Fuels
A
Created from remains of plants and animals found in the ocean.
- world’s leading resource
- formed with pressure and heat
- fossil fuels cause air pollution
2
Q
Consumption
A
The use of resources to satisfy wants and needs; Use of energy
- results in destruction, deterioration, or transformation of resources
- Oil and gas account for 60% of Earth’s energy consumption
- fossil fuel nonrenewable
3
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Scarcity
A
The needs and wants of a person or group exceed the resources available to meet needs and wants.
- limited resources (supply), (important/wanted/valuable)
