nonrenewable and renewable resources Flashcards
1
Q
natural resources
A
a natural resource that humans use
2
Q
renewable resources
A
a resource that is created as fast as it is consumed
3
Q
nonrenewable resources
A
a resource that doesnt regen as fast as it is consumed
4
Q
recycling
A
to reuse something
5
Q
fossil fuel
A
petroleum
6
Q
petroleum
A
a chemical that can be used to make crude oil
7
Q
natural gas
A
gas that is natural
8
Q
coal
A
a natural resource
9
Q
acid rain
A
rain with a small amount of acid
10
Q
smog
A
exhaust
11
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nuclear energy
A
energy from nuclear powe plants
12
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chemical energy
A
energy from chemicals
13
Q
solar energy
A
energy from solar panels
14
Q
wind power
A
turbines that make energy
15
Q
hydroelectric energy
A
dams make energy
16
Q
biomass
A
organic mass used for fuel
17
Q
Gasohol
A
a mixture of gas and ethyl
18
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geothermal energy
A
is heat energy
