Unit 5 Week 3 Vocab

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What is pollution?

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When the environment is contaminated by trash, gases, or chemicals.

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What is carbon dioxide?

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A gas made by burning carbon and organic compounds, and by breathing.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that comes from natural sources, like the sun, wind, and water, and never runs out.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Energy resource that cannot be replaced quickly once it’s used.

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What is biodiesel?

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Fuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled grease.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth caused by gases in the atmosphere trapping heat.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays.