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Ch. 10 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alternative energy | a source of energy that can replace or supplement fossil fuel sources |
| biofuel | fuel made from plant material or animal waste |
| biotechnology | the use of technology systems to solve problems and make useful products |
| carbon emissions | carbon released into the atmosphere, often from fossil fuels |
| ethanol | a grain alcohol that can be blended with gasoline and used in motors |
| Federal Reserve | the central bank of the United States |
| financial services | professional services involving the investment, lending and management of money |
| food processing | any method used to turn fresh food into a food product |
| fossil fuel | a natural fuel such as coal or oil that is formed from decayed plants or animals |
| natural resources | a naturally- made recourse, such as tree or fresh water, that people can use |
| watershed | an area of land that contains a common set of streams and rivers that all drain into a single larger body of water, such as a large river |