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Natural resource
A material supplied by nature that is used by humans and other organisms
Classify
To organize into groups based on a system
Nonrenewable resource
A resource that is replenished at a slower rate than it is used.
Renewable resource
Material made by nature at least as quickly as people use it.
Minerals
A naturally occurring,non living substance in earths crust
Rocks
A natural substance made from one or more minerals
Efficient
Able to produce the effect wanted without wasting time or energy
Transforms
To change in form
Natural gas
A mixture of methane and other gases formed underground and used for energy.
Hydroelectric energy
Energy produced by moving water
Effect
A change that happens because of some kind of action
Pollution
The presence of harmful substances in the environment
