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Processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels

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alternative energy   energy resources useful to man that are considered alternatives or supplements to nonrenewable resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas  
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biofuels   energy generated through the processing of renewable plant and animal materials  
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cementation   the process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock  
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compaction   process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments  
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deposition   the process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, or ice  
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erosion   the process by which weathered material is moved by wind, water, or ice  
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fossil fuels   fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals; examples include coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas  
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geothermal energy   energy for from heat found deep inside the Earth’s surface  
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hydroelectric energy   energy generated for heat and electricity using the power of falling water or water moving through a dam  
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nonrenewable resources   natural resources that are used up at a rate faster than they can be replaced  
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process of formation   the method by which a substance or object is formed  
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solar energy   energy from the Sun in the form of heat and light  
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weathering   process by which exposed rock and other surfaces are broken down; may be caused by elements of weather (water, wind, ice) or other mechanisms  
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wild energy   energy generated from the movement of air  
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