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SCienc Chapter 3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources | The materials on Earth that are available for our use |
| Renewable Resources | Can be replaced (recharged) by natural means in a relatively short time |
| Nonrenewable Resources | Cannot be replaced easily |
| Petroleum | “Liquid rock” |
| Crude oil- | thick, black Liquid that is removed |
| Refinery- | processes it into gasoline |
| Petrochemicals- | chemical made from petroleum |
| Pollution problems- | this can be bad for the environment |
| Coal | can be formed into diamonds (needs heat & |
| Uranium- | radioactive metal |