any naturally occurring, theoretically inexhaustible source of energy that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel.

energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation.

air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally along the earth's surface

a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H 2 O

Energy. organic matter, especially plant matter, that can be converted to fuel and is therefore regarded as a potential energy source.

of or relating to the internal heat of the earth.

an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors.

A resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural

any combustible organic material, as oil, coal, or natural gas, derived from the remains of former life.

a combustible mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons that accumulates in porous sedimentary rocks.

official supervision of rivers, forests, and other natural resources in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management.

the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

any substance, as certain chemicals or waste products, that renders the air.

the introduction of harmful substances or products into the enviorment water

the farming practice of plowing and/or planting across a slope following its elevation contour lines.

a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind.

is a method of planting and harvesting crops where stalks and other residue from the previous year are left on the ground into the next season.

the system of varying successive crops in a definite order on the same ground, especially to avoid depleting the soil and to control weeds, diseases, and pests.

land that has undergone plowing and harrowing and has been left unseeded for one or more growing seasons.

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Term	Definition
Renewable	any naturally occurring, theoretically inexhaustible source of energy that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel.
Solar	energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation.
Wind	air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally along the earth's surface
Water	a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H 2 O
Biomass	Energy. organic matter, especially plant matter, that can be converted to fuel and is therefore regarded as a potential energy source.
Geothermal	of or relating to the internal heat of the earth.
Fuel	an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors.
Nonrenewable	A resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural
fossil fuel	any combustible organic material, as oil, coal, or natural gas, derived from the remains of former life.
Natural Gas	a combustible mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons that accumulates in porous sedimentary rocks.
Conservation	official supervision of rivers, forests, and other natural resources in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management.
Pollution	the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
Pollutants	the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
Air Pollution	any substance, as certain chemicals or waste products, that renders the air.
Water Pollution	the introduction of harmful substances or products into the enviorment water
Contour Plowing	the farming practice of plowing and/or planting across a slope following its elevation contour lines.
Windbreaks	a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind.
Conservation Plowing	is a method of planting and harvesting crops where stalks and other residue from the previous year are left on the ground into the next season.
Crop Rotation	the system of varying successive crops in a definite order on the same ground, especially to avoid depleting the soil and to control weeds, diseases, and pests.
Fallow	land that has undergone plowing and harrowing and has been left unseeded for one or more growing seasons.

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