Unit 6: Resources

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Biomass

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Material derived from living things

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Coal

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A hard, black solid fuel formed from the remains of plants over millions of years and extracted from the ground; a nonrenewable fossil fuel

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Fossil Fuel

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A natural, nonrenewable fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas formed a very long time ago from the remains of living organisms

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Geothermal Energy

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Heat transferred from beneath the surface of Earth and used to produce energy for human use

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Hydropower

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A renewable source of energy based on the natural movement of water

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Natural Gas

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A gas, usually found in the ground positioned above petroleum deposits, that is burned to obtain energy; a nonrenewable fossil fuel

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Natural Resources

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Resources that exist in the environment without human intervention

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Nonrenewable

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Not replaceable by natural means within a short period of time

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Nuclear Power

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Energy harnessed from the decay of uranium atoms

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Petroleum (Oil)

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A flammable, yellow-to-black liquid composed of hydrocarbons occurring naturally beneath Earth’s surface; a nonrenewable fossil fuel processed to make gasoline used in vehicles