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Sci. Ch 8 Voc Test
Sciense voc Ch 8
Question | Answer |
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coal, natural gas, and petroleum, also called crude oil. | Fossil Fuels |
is a flammable liquid formed from the decay of ancient organisms. | Petroleum |
are resources that cannot be replaced by natural processes as quickly as they are used. | Nonrenewable Resources |
occurs when atomic nuclei combine at very high temperatures. | Fusion |
energy is released when the nucleus of an atom splits apart in a process. | Fission |
uses energy from controlled nuclear reactions to generate electricity. | Nuclear Reactor |
is any radioactive material that results when radioactive materials are used. | Nuclear Waste |
is an energy source that is replaced by natural processes faster than humans can consume the resources. | Renewable Resource |
converts radiant energy directly into electrical energy. | Photovoltaic Cell |
electric current produced from the energy of moving water. | Hydroelectricity |
the thermal energy that is contained in and around magma. | Geothermal Energy |
is renewable organic matter. | Biomass |
includes all the individuals of one species living in a particular area. | Population |
is the largest number of individuals of a particular species that the environment can support, given the natural resources available. | Carrying Capacity |
include any substance that contaminated the environment. | Pollutants |
wastes that are poisonous, that cause cancer, or that can catch fire. | Hazardous wastes |
is a term used to describe the pollution that results from the reaction between sunlight and vehicle or factory exhaust. | Photo-chemical Smog |
when acidic moisture falls from the sky as precipitation. | Acid Precipitation |