Environmental Science Vocabulary

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photovoltaic

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Relating to the production of electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light.

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hydroelectric

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Pertaining to the generation of electricity using flowing water.

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renewable

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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nonrenewable

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A resource that cannot be readily replaced once it is used.

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production

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The process of creating or manufacturing goods or energy.

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. government agency focused on environmental protection.

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sustainable

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Capable of being maintained over the long term without depleting resources.

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desalination

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The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation.

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smog

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A type of air pollution caused by the interaction of sunlight with pollutants like vehicle emissions.

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emission

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The release of substances, especially gases, into the atmosphere.