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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biomass Energy | Renewable energy derived from burning organic materials such as wood and alcohol. |
| Coal | Sedimentary rock formed from decayed plant material: the world's most abundant fossil fuel. |
| Fossil Fuels | An energy-rich substance (such as coal,oil,or natural gas) formed from the remains of organisms. |
| Geothermal energy | Heat from Earth's interior. |
| Hydroelectric energy | Electricity produced by water power using large dams in a river. |
| Mineral resource | Resources from which metals are obtained. |
| Natural Gas | Fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is often found in tilted or folded rock layers and is used for heating and cooking. |
| Nuclear Energy | Alternative energy source that is based on atomic fission. |
| Oil | liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is enough to obtain energy and used in the manufacture of plastics. |
| Ore | deposit in which a mineral exists in large enough amounts to be mined at a profit. |
| Recycling | The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials. |
| Reserve | Amount of fossil fuel that can be extracted from Earth at a profit using current technology. |
| Solar Energy | Energy from the sun. |
| Wind farm | Area where many windmills use wind to generate electricity. |