Earth science chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
renewable resources
A
those that will always be replaced and will not run out
2
Q
nonrenewable resources
A
those that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out
3
Q
pollution
A
the presence of substances that are harmful to the environment or to living things
4
Q
fossil fuel
A
any fuel that formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
5
Q
hydroelectric power
A
electricity produced by the energy in moving water
6
Q
biomass
A
plant material and animal waste as fuel
