Science Chapter 3

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What is the layer of sand, gravel, or bedrock that holds and moves ground water?

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Aquifer

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Is nuclear energy considered a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Nonrenewable (N)

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What type of pollution is not a result of using fossil fuels?

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Radioactive pollution

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Which mineral is used to produce nuclear energy?

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Uranium

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What is formed when the remains of plants and animals are buried quickly?

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Fossil fuel

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Define an aquifer.

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

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What are fossil fuels primarily composed of?

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Fossil fuels are primarily composed of the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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List two examples of renewable energy sources.

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Solar energy and wind energy.

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What is the main environmental concern associated with fossil fuel use?

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Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the process of extracting energy from uranium called?

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Nuclear fission.

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