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Earths resources

TermDefinition
aquifer An underground layer of rock or sand that holds water.
condensation The process by which water vapor cools and becomes a liquid.
evaporation The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.
finite Limited.
glacier A giant, frozen sheet of ice that moves slowly over the ground.
irrigation The artificial transportation of water to plants, trees, or crops.
nonrenewable resource A resource that can’t be replaced quickly by Earth’s natural processes.
precipitation Water that falls to the Earth, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
renewable resource A resource that is replaced relatively quickly by Earth’s natural processes.
reservoir A man-made lake used to store water.
arable Good for farming.
clearcutting Cutting down all of the trees and plant life in an area, with no care given to the sustainability of the forest.
deforestation Cutting down or burning all of the trees in an area of forested land.
fertilizer A substance that is added to soil in order to promote the growth of plants and crops.
forestry The science of managing forests for the benefit of people.
nutrients Substances needed by plants and animals to survive and grow.
topsoil The layer of soil closest to the surface, which contains organic material that helps plants grow.
decomposition The natural process by which plants and the bodies of animals break down after death.
fossil fuel A naturally occurring organic fuel produced by the decomposition of ancient plants and animals.
mineral A naturally occurring solid substance found beneath the Earth’s surface.
refined Improved by removing unwanted elements or substances.
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