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Natural Resources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources | Materials from the Earth used by living things, such as air, water, and plants |
| Renewable Resources | Resources that can be replaced naturally in a short time, like sunlight or wind |
| Nonrenewable Resources | Resources that cannot be replaced or take a very long time to form, like coal or oil |
| Conservation | The careful use and protection of natural resources to avoid wasting them |
| Sustainability | The ability to use resources in a way that they will not run out for future generations |
| Fossil Fuels | Energy sources formed from ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas |
| Solar Energy | Energy that comes from the Sun, which is a renewable resource |
| Wind Energy | Energy produced by the movement of air, captured by wind turbines |
| Hydroelectric Energy | Energy produced from moving water, such as from rivers or dams |
| Geothermal Energy | Heat energy from beneath the Earth’s surface, used for heating and power generation |
| Biomass | Organic material from plants and animals used to create energy, like wood or crop waste |
| Recycling | The process of turning old materials into new products to reduce waste and save resources |
| Pollution | Harmful substances added to the environment, often from using nonrenewable resources |
| Erosion | The wearing away of land by wind, water, or other natural forces, often caused by human activities |
| Carbon Footprint | The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from using energy and resources |
| Wind Turbine | A machine that converts wind energy into electricity |
| Solar Panel | A device that collects sunlight and converts it into electricity |
| Natural Gas | A fossil fuel used for heating and cooking, considered a nonrenewable resource |
| Coal | A solid fossil fuel used for electricity generation, which takes millions of years to form |
| Oil | A liquid fossil fuel used for energy and transportation, also nonrenewable |
| Forest | A large area covered mainly with trees, which are renewable resources |
| Aquifer | An underground layer of water-bearing rock, a natural resource of freshwater |
| Sustainability Practices | Actions taken to preserve resources for the future, such as using less plastic and recycling |
| Deforestation | The cutting down of trees, which harms ecosystems and reduces the availability of renewable resources like wood |
| Resource Management | The careful planning and use of natural resources to make sure they last for future generations |
| Water Energy | Energy that comes from moving water, like rivers or ocean waves (often referred to as hydropower) |
| Disposal | The process of getting rid of waste materials, especially in an environmentally safe way |
| Energy Resources | Materials like coal, oil, wind, water, and sunlight that are used to produce energy |
| Environment | The natural world, including land, air, water, and all living things |
| Impact | The effect something has on the environment, such as how energy use can affect air quality |
| Fossil Fuels | Nonrenewable resources like coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals |
| Physical Properties | Characteristics of materials that can be observed, like color, texture, or how hard something is |
| Rocks | Solid materials that make up the Earth's crust and can store natural resources like oil and gas |
| Sustainability | Using resources in a way that does not deplete them, so they are available for future generations |
| Environmental Impact | The effect that human activities, such as energy use or resource extraction, have on the natural environment, including air, water, land, and ecosystems |
| Mineral | A naturally occurring substance that makes up rocks, usually formed through geological processes |
| Igneous Rock | A type of rock that forms from cooled and solidified lava or magma |
| Sedimentary Rock | A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compression of sediment over time |
| Metamorphic Rock | A type of rock that forms when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure |
| Magma | Molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface |
| Lava | Molten rock that reaches the Earth’s surface during a volcanic eruption |
| Fossils | The preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms, often found in sedimentary rocks |
| Strata | Layers of rock that build up over time, usually seen in sedimentary rock formations |
| Erosion | The process of weathering down and removing materials from the Earth's surface, often carried by water, wind, or ice |
| Weathering | The breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes |
| Storage | The process of keeping or preserving natural resources in a safe or accessible place |
| Geology | The study of the Earth, including its structure, materials, and the processes that have shaped it |
| Deposit | A natural accumulation of minerals, oils, or other resources found in a particular area |
| Permeability | the ability of a soil to allow water to move though it |
| Porosity | the amount of empty space in a material |
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