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Nonrenewable Energy
6th Earth Science
Question | Answer |
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A natural resource that humans use to generate energy. | energy resource |
A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago; examples include oil, coal, and natural gas. | fossil fuel |
The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the binding energy of the atomic nucleus. | nuclear energy |
The process by which a nucleus splits into two or more fragments and releases neutrons and energy. | fission |
A nonrenewable energy source that forms from the remains of organisms that lived a long time ago. | fossil fuels |
Resources that are used up much quicker than they can be replaced. | nonrenewable resources |
Type of fossil fuel that is made from the remains of marine organisms. Used to make plastic, bubble gum, and ink. AKA = crude oil. | petroleum |
Type of fossil fuel that has methane and used for cooking or heating homes. It is also made from the remains of marine organisms. | natural gas |
Type of fossil fuel that is created from the remains of swamp plants. Burned in the 1800s to power trains. Looks like a black rock. | coal |