Natural Resources

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What type of mining does less damage to the environment?

Back

Subsurface mining.

Front

What is a resource that is replenished very slowly or not at all?

Back

Non-Renewable Resource.

Front

What is ore?

Back

A rock with metals worth something to someone.

Front

Is oil a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

Back

Nonrenewable.

Front

What type of energy can be generated by burning plants, wood, or garbage?

Back

Biomass Energy.

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

Back

Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What is the main environmental concern with surface mining?

Back

It can lead to habitat destruction and soil erosion.

Front

What is geothermal energy?

Back

Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources have a limited supply.