Natural Resources Vocab Flashcard

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Natural material that releases heat when burned, like wood or manure.

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biomass

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Heat inside the Earth used for electricity

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Geothermal energy

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A resource that cannot be replaced once used.

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nonrenewable energy

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Light from the sun captured for electricity

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Solar energy

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Liquid found underground used for fuels

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petroleum

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Uranium atoms split, releasing heat to generate electricity.

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Nuclear energy

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A resource that can be replaced when needed.

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renewable energy

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Shiny black rock burned for electricity

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coal

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Energy from moving water

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hydropower

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Wind causes blades to spin, turning a generator to produce electricity.

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Wind energy