G8 - Earth's resources vocabulary FLASHCARDS

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Finite resource

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A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up (e.g., oil, metals).

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Renewable resource

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A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short time (e.g., wood, crops).

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Bioplastic

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A type of plastic made from plants instead of oil.

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Recycling

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The process of converting waste into reusable materials.

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Raw material

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A basic material used to make products (e.g., wood, metal, sand).

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Sustainability

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Using resources in a way that meets present needs without harming the future.

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Crude oil

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A natural liquid resource used to make fuels like petrol and plastics.

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Biofuel

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A fuel made from plants or animals (e.g., ethanol, biodiesel).

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Conservation

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Protecting and using resources carefully to make them last longer.

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Recyclable

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A material that can be reused or turned into something new (e.g., glass, paper).