Unit 5 Vocabulary

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What is Hydroelectricity?

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A renewable resource primarily used to generate electricity through the movement of water.

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What is Soil?

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A natural resource essential for plant growth and a habitat for many organisms.

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What is a point source of pollution?

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A specific source of pollution that can be identified.

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What is exponential growth?

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A rate of change that increases more and more rapidly over time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Energy-rich substances formed from the remains of organisms.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

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What is bioenergy?

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Energy derived from biological materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.