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4.7C
Renewable/Nonrenewable Resources
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| resources that CAN be replaced in a short amount of time | Renewable resources |
| resources that CANNOT be replaced quickly | Nonrenewable resources |
| converting waste into reusable materials | Recycle |
| the wise use and protection of natural resources | Conservation |
| a type of fossil fuel that people use to generate electricity | Coal |
| a liquid fossil fuel; also called crude oil | Petroleum/Oil |
| a burnable gas found under ground and used as fuel | Natural Gas |