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ch.14 resources
Resources
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| natural resource | a feature of earth that benefits people |
| petroleum | another name for "oil" |
| non-renewable resource | a natural resource that is not replaced as it is used |
| fossil fuels | substances found in earth's crust that were formed over millions of years from the remains of dead organisms |
| renewable resources | a natural resource that can be replaced |
| solar energy | energy from the sun |
| resource conservation | protecting, preserving, and managing earth's natural resources |
| pollution | a change to the environment that is harmful to humans or other living things |
| emissions | tiny particles and gases released into the air |