Resources vocab

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What is energy that comes from plants and animals?

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Biomass

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What is formed from the remains of dead plants and animals?

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Fossil Fuels

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What type of energy is nuclear energy classified as?

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Nonrenewable

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What is the energy created from the force of moving water?

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Hydropower (hydroelectric)

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What is the term for meeting human needs in ways that ensure future generations can also meet their needs?

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Sustainability

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What are resources that can be replenished naturally over time?

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Renewable Resources

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What is the term for resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up?

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Nonrenewable Resources

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What is the process of using resources faster than they can be replenished?

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Resource Depletion

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar Energy

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What is the term for energy derived from the sun?

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Solar Energy