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ACSI Chap 6 Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| natural resource | a material found in nature that is useful to humans |
| convert | to change something from one form to a different form |
| fossil fuel | a source of energy formed from dead plants and animals |
| coal | a solid fossil fuel that can be burned for energy |
| oil | a liquid fossil fuel that can be burned for energy |
| nonrenewable energy | a type of energy that comes from resources that could run out or that take a long time to be replaced |
| renewable energy | a source of energy that can be restored more quickly than it is used |
| hydroelectric power | electrical power that is generated from moving water |
| pollution | harmful waste caused by people |
| resource availability | the accessibility of materials found in nature for people |
| geothermal energy | heat that comes from inside the Earth |
| biomass | organic matter that can be used for fuel |
| nuclear energy | the energy that holds matter together |