Natural Resources Vocabulary

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the act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely

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conservation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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A source of energy made from the remains of ancient, once-living things.

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fossil fuels

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something that is found in nature and is valuable to humans

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Natural Resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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A natural material or source of energy that is useful to people and cannot be replaced easily.

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Nonrenewable resource

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Any harmful substance that affects Earth's land, air, and water.

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pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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to refill, resupply, or to make complete again

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replenish

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a source of energy other than the burning of a fossil fuel

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alternative energy source

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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Plant and animal wastes that can be processed to make fuel

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biomass

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The process of changing biomass into fuel

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biomass conversion

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth

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geothermal