renewable and nonrenewable resources Flashcards

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renewable resources

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a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed

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Biomass

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Energy produced by burning organic matter such as wood food scraps and alcohol

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hydroelectric power

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Electricity produced by flowing water

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geothermal energy

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Heat energy within the earth

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