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Earth's resources
Quehl resources words
Question | Answer |
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a material found on Earth that can be used by people | natural resources |
a natural resource that cannot be replaced | nonrenewable resource |
a natural resource that can be replaced or renewed | renewable resource |
a fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals | fossil fuel |
the adding of harmful materials to the air, water, and soil | pollution |
breaks down easily in the environment | biodegradable |
the preservation and wise use of natural resources | conservation |
a material that causes that causes pollution | pollutant |
a resource that flows through the enviroment and is used when available | flow resource |
a rock that contains metal or other useful minerals | ore |
an energy resource other than fossil fuel | alternate energy resource |
heat from inside Earth | geothermal energy |
electricity produced by using the force of moving water | hydroelectric energy |
collect old materials, process them, and use them to make new items | recycle |