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natural resources

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What is one of the three major fossil fuels? natural gas
A fossil fuel takes hundreds of years to form, so what is it considered? nonrenewable
In a nuclear power plant, what is used to change water into steam? heat released from nuclear fission
What is the result of using fossil fuels more rapidly than they are formed? the reserves will eventually be used up.
What is an example of biomass fuel? wood
What is the intense heat from Earth's interior that warms the magma beneath Earth's surface called? geothermal energy
What is the process of restoring an area of land to a more natural, productive state called? land reclamation
What is reduce mean? to create less waste in the first place
What type of hazardous waste gives off radiation? radioactive waste
What is using land to grow food crops an example of? agriculture
What is the process of reclaiming products such as medal, plastic, paper, and glass and reusing them to create new products called? recycling
What is an advantage of using fossil fuels? They are relatively inexpensive.
How can you personally manage nonrenewable resources? use renewable resources whenever possible
What is an example of a renewable energy resource? Geothermal
What is an advantage of fission? Generally does not pollute othr resiurces
Why is land considered to be a resource? used to grows crops and mine minerals
What is not a way in which individuals manage land wisely? clear cutting for land
What is an ore? a mineral that is profitable when mined
Why is air an important resource? most living things use it to provide energy in cells
Which activity is the best way to wisely manage nonrenewable resources? picking up litter
What is one disadvantage of fossil fuels? limited supply
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource? coal
What is an example of a renewable resource? tidal power
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