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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Geoscience | The study of the Earth, its shape and form process, its natural resources, and the interactions of water, its ecosystem, and its role in the universe. |
| Renewable resources | Resources that are always available or are naturally replaced in a relatively short time. |
| Nonrenewable resources | Resources that exist in a limited amount and cannot be replaced or replenished as quickly as it’s used. |
| Fossil fuels | Energy-rich resources made from the preserved remains of organisms. |
| Coal | A solid fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants around swampy areas. |
| Oil | A liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of small marine animals, algae, and other marine organisms. |
| Natural gas | A gaseous fossil fuel formed from the remains of small marine animals, algae, and other marine organisms. |
| Nuclear energy | Potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Solar energy | Radiant light energy from the sun. |
| Hydroelectric energy | Energy generated by moving water to make electricity. |
| Geothermal energy | Heat energy from inside the Earth. |
| Minerals | A non-living crystal solid substance made from a combination of elements. |
| Ore | A very large and valuable mineral deposit extracted from the ground. |
| Desalination | The process of removing salt and minerals from saltwater to make freshwater. |
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