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