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HEI
Term | Definition |
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Global Warming | a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere. |
Climate Change | A change in global or regional climate patterns |
Energy Resources | Renewable (sun, sea, wind) or non-renewable (coal mine, gas well, oil well) resource used for obtaining an energy source. |
Green Energy Resources | Is any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. |
Non-renewable Resources | Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered this. |
Renewable resources | Any resource, such as wood or solar energy, that can or will be replenished naturally in the course of time |
Adapt | To adjust for a new purpose; change immediately and swiftly |
Depend | To rely on something or someone |
Modify | To make changes to something to improve it ; typically is permanent. |
Natural Disaster | a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life. |
Positive | Good impacts |
Negative | Bad impacts |