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5.7A Energy Resource
Processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels
Term | Definition |
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alternative energy | energy resources useful to man that are considered alternatives or supplements to nonrenewable resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas |
biofuels | energy generated through the processing of renewable plant and animal materials |
cementation | the process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock |
compaction | process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments |
deposition | the process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, or ice |
erosion | the process by which weathered material is moved by wind, water, or ice |
fossil fuels | fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals; examples include coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas |
geothermal energy | energy for from heat found deep inside the Earth’s surface |
hydroelectric energy | energy generated for heat and electricity using the power of falling water or water moving through a dam |
nonrenewable resources | natural resources that are used up at a rate faster than they can be replaced |
process of formation | the method by which a substance or object is formed |
solar energy | energy from the Sun in the form of heat and light |
weathering | process by which exposed rock and other surfaces are broken down; may be caused by elements of weather (water, wind, ice) or other mechanisms |
wild energy | energy generated from the movement of air |