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Science 2.1 vocab
Vocab words
Term | Definition |
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renewable resource | any material or energy source that cycles or can be replaced within the period of a human life span. |
solar energy | energy from the sun |
biomass fuels | organic matter that contains stored solar energy |
geothermal energy | heat that is transferred by water, which can be brought to the surface and used to drive electric generators as well as to heat homes and other buildings. |
nonrenewable resources | material or energy source that cannot be replaced during the time of a human life span |
fossil fuels | fuels such as wood, charcoal, peat, coal, oil, and natural gas that release energy when burned |