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science 2.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| renewable resource | any material or energy source that cycles or can be replaced within the period of a human life spam |
| 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 |
| fossil fuels | fuels such as wood, charcol, peat, coal,oil, and natural gas that release energy when burned |