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Cole Earth Res. voca

Cole Earth Resources vocab

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word definition
natural resource a material on Earth that is useful to people
nonrenewable resource a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up or that takes thousands of years to be replaced
renewable resource a natural resource that can be replaced or can replace or renew itself
evaporation the change of state from a liquid to a gas
condensation the change of the state of gas to a liquid
precipitation any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth's surface
fossil fuel a fuel that forms from the remains of ancient plants and animals
humas a material made up of decayed plant and animal matter
pollution the addition of harmful materials to the air, water, and soil
soil profile a lengthwise cross section of soil that shows the different layers
topsoil the upper layer of soil that contains minerals and humus
soil the loose material that covers much of the Earth's surface
conservation the preserving and wise use of natural resources
biodegradable able to break down easily in the environment
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