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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nonrenewable resource | resources that are used faster than it can be replaced in the wild |
| renewable resource | a resource that can be replaced by natural processes in a short amount of time |
| biomass energy | energy that is produced by burning organic matter |
| geothermal energy | thermal energy from Earth's interior |
| hydroelectric power | electricity produced by flowing water |
| solar energy | energy from the sun |
| wind farm | group of wind turbines that produce electricity |
| deforestation | cutting large areas of forest for human activities |