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SCI-7 U7
Vocab Quiz 1
Question | Answer |
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Natural Resources | Materials removed from the Earth and used by people. |
Renewable Resources | Natural resources that can be replaced by nature. |
Non-Renewable Resources | Natural resources that cannot be replaced by nature. |
Irrigation | The process of supplying water to dry regions. |
Erosion | The carrying off of soil by water or wind. |
Urban Development | The building of cities, towns, and other urban areas. |
Deforestation | The demolition and removal of forests for the purpose of urban development. |
Habitat Fragmentation | The isolation of small portions of habitats from one another. |
Hydroelectric Power | Electricity produced from the mechanical energy of falling or running water. |
Surface Mining | The process of removing mineral resources from the Earth. |
Hydraulic Fracturing | The process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks and release natural gas. |