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Fossil fuel (coal,natural gas,and petroleum, also called crude oil) they form from the remains of ancient plants and animals that were buried and altered over millions of years
Petroleum is a flammable liquid formed from the decay of ancient organisms, such as microscopic plankton and algae
Nonrenewable resource are resources that cannot be replaced by natural processes as quickly as they are used
Fusion occurs when atomic nuclei combine at very high temperatures
Fission energy is released when the nucleus of an atom splits apart
Nuclear reactor uses energy from controlled nuclear reactions to generate electricity
Nuclear waste is any radioactive material that results when radioactive materials are used
Renewable resource is an energy source that is replaced by natural processes faster than humans can consume the resources
Photovoltaic cell converts radiant energy directly into electrical energy
Hydroelectricity electric current produced from the energy of moving water
Geothermal energy the thermal energy that is contained in and around magma
Biomass is renewable organic matter, such as wood,soy,corn,sugarcane fibers,rice hulls, and animal manure
Population includes all the individuals of one species living in a particular area
carrying capacity is the largest number of individuals of a particular species that the environment can support,given the natural resources available
Pollutant include any substance that contaminates the environment
Hazardous waste wastes that are poisonous,that cause cancer,or that can catch fire
Photo-chemical smog is a term used to describe the pollution that results from the reaction between sunlight and vehicle or factory exhaust
Acid precipitation when acidic moisture falls from the sky as precipitation
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