natural resources Flashcards
Natural Resources
minerals or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile ground
Renewable Resource
any resource that can be produced at the same rate it is consumed
Nonrenewable Resource
a resource that cant be produced at the same rate it is consumed
Recycling
reusing materials
Fossil Fuel
a natural fuel
Petroleum
a liquid mixture that can produce fuels
Natural Gas
flamable gas
Coal
burnt wood that is black or dark brown
Acid Precipitation
any form of precipitation that is high in acid pollutants
Smog
fog or haze combined with smoke
Nuclear Energy
energy released during nuclear fisson or fusion
Chemical Energy
the chemical substance within something o undergo chemical transportation
Solar Energy
energy powered by the sun
Wind Power
power made by the energy of the wind
Hydroelectric Energy
energy from the movement of water
