natural resources vocab Flashcards
1
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renewable resources
A
A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.
2
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biomass
A
Energy produced by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scraps, and alcohol.
3
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hydroelectric power
A
Electricity produced by flowing water.
4
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geothermal energy
A
Heat energy within the earth.
5
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gasohol
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Fuel from plants (corn, barley, and wheat).
6
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wind energy
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Energy from moving air particles.
7
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solar energy
A
Energy from the sun.
8
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nonrenewable resources
A
A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is consumed.
9
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nuclear energy
A
Energy released from the nucleus of an atom.
10
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fossil fuels
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Fuel from once living organisms (oil, natural gas, and coal).
