Science Vocab - Ch 13 & 14 - Test 4/3/14

Question 1

resources that aren’t replaced in a useful time

Answer 1

nonrenewable resources

Question 2

a substance that provides energy such as heat, light, motion or electricity

Answer 2

fuel

Question 3

the energy-rich substances from remains

Answer 3

fossil fuel

Question 4

a mixture of methane and other gases

Answer 4

natural gas

Question 5

energy form the sun

Answer 5

solar energy

Question 6

electricity produced by flowing water

Answer 6

hydroelectric power

Question 7

the splitting of atoms nucleus making it into 2 nuclei

Answer 7

nuclear fission

Question 8

reducing energy use

Answer 8

energy conservation

Question 9

resources that will never get used up

Answer 9

inexhaustible resource

Question 10

naturally replaced in a relatively short time

Answer 10

renewable resource

Question 11

resources that are not replaced at a useful time frame

Answer 11

non-renewable

Question 12

practice of managing the use of resources wisely so the resources last longer

Answer 12

conservation

Question 13

the process by which water, wind, or ice moves particles of rocks or soil

Answer 13

erosion

Question 14

the soil becomes less fertile

Answer 14

nutrient depletion

Question 15

a material that occurs naturally in the environment

Answer 15

natural resource