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Cole Earth Res. voca
Cole Earth Resources vocab
Question | Answer |
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word | definition |
natural resource | a material on Earth that is useful to people |
nonrenewable resource | a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up or that takes thousands of years to be replaced |
renewable resource | a natural resource that can be replaced or can replace or renew itself |
evaporation | the change of state from a liquid to a gas |
condensation | the change of the state of gas to a liquid |
precipitation | any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth's surface |
fossil fuel | a fuel that forms from the remains of ancient plants and animals |
humas | a material made up of decayed plant and animal matter |
pollution | the addition of harmful materials to the air, water, and soil |
soil profile | a lengthwise cross section of soil that shows the different layers |
topsoil | the upper layer of soil that contains minerals and humus |
soil | the loose material that covers much of the Earth's surface |
conservation | the preserving and wise use of natural resources |
biodegradable | able to break down easily in the environment |