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science chapter 9

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Water that is found in Lakes, streams, and rivers.   Surface water  
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Water that soaks into the ground and collects in small spaces between bits of soil and rock.   Ground water  
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__________ is the process of removing ores from earths crust.   Mining  
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Pollution that can be traced back to a single or specific place of origin.   Point Source  
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The Largest amount of water on earth is salt water, found in the __________.   Oceans  
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A mineral source that can be mined at a profit.   Ore  
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What percent of earth is covered by water?   Seventy  
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The Removal of all trees in one area is called?   Clear Cutting  
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Even though trees are considered renewable _________ are not.   Forests  
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Pollution sources that come from many different places, such as industries, homes, and farms and are difficult to trace their origins.   Nonpoint Source  
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One benefit from ___________ is that they absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.   forest  
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Metal objects come from what?   Mineral resources  
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What is the careful use of resources with the goal of reducing damage to the enviroment.   Conservation  
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Resources that can't be replaced within 100 years.   nonrenewable resources  
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Energy resources formed from decaying remains of ancient plants and animals.   Fossil fuels  
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Energy from the Sun   Solar Energy  
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Energy produced by splitting atomic nuclei   Nuclear Energy  
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Heat Energy from below the earths surface that can be used to generate electricity.   Geothermal energy  
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Introduction of harmful substances into the inviroment.   Pollution  
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Electricity produced by using moving water.   hydroelectric power  
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Produced when gases from burning coal and oil mix with water vapor that then condenses   Acid Rain  
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Energy resource that can be recycled or replaced by natural process in less than 100 years. ie...wind   renewable resources  
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