resources that nature produces again and again

nonrenewable resources

resources that nature cannot replace quickly enough to meet peoples needs

a material that is burned to produce energy.

a fuel that formed from the decayed remains of ancient plants and animals

a black material formed from the remains of ancient plants. Mined underground and burned as fuel

heat from melted rock deep below earth's surface, used to heat buildings and produce electricity.

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Term	Definition
renewable resources	resources that nature produces again and again
nonrenewable resources	resources that nature cannot replace quickly enough to meet peoples needs
fuel	a material that is burned to produce energy.
fossil fuel	a fuel that formed from the decayed remains of ancient plants and animals
solar energy	energy from the sunlight
coal	a black material formed from the remains of ancient plants. Mined underground and burned as fuel
geothermal energy	heat from melted rock deep below earth's surface, used to heat buildings and produce electricity.