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ecology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| renewable | a resource that is naturally replaced in a pretty short time (resources is constantly being supplied) (ex:solar, wind, water, biomass, fruit and vegetables, Timber) |
| fossils fuel | are the energy rich substances formed from the REMAIN OF ONCE LIVING ORGANISMS. (ex:coal, oil, natural gas) |
| norenwable | a natural resource that is not replaced as it used (are being used up faster then made) |
| conservation exsimples | carpool, ride bike, recycle, turn off light/ computer, take quick shower, fix leaky faucets |
| geothermal energy | magma heats up water underground. (hot water and steam are valuable sources of geothermal energy) |
| conservation | the process of using a resource wisely (it will not be used up) |
| pollution | unwanted change in the natural environment that is caused by humans and other things (that are harmful to living organisms) |
| water pollution | waste matter or chemicals being dumped in water (that are harmful to organisms living in the water or to those that drink or are exposed to the water) |
| air pollution | the contamination of the air by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources |
| contour plowing | plowing along the contours of the land (order to stop soil erosion) |
| windbreaks | a thing, such as a row of trees, a fence, wall, or screen (provides shelter or protection from the wind.) |
| Conservation Plowing | is a method of planting or harvesting crops where stalks and other thing from the other year are left on the ground into the next season (is a method of planting and harvesting crops) |
| crop rotion | is the practice of growing a series of different crops in the same area in order of seasons. |
| fallow | land not used for growing crops for a season or more (uncultivated.) |
| pollutants | a substance that pollutes something |
| windmills | generate large amounts of electric power (by wind) |
| hydroelectric power | electricity produced by flowing water (water goes through tunnels and turns turbines connected to a generator) |
| tidal energy | the tide moves a huge amount of water twice a day |
| biomass fuels | are fuels made from things that were once alive (ex:wood, leaves, food wastes, manure) |
| nuclear energy | in a nuclear power plant, heat is released from reactions, and turns water to steam.the steam turns a turbine to generate electricity |
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beatriz ramirez
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