The Earth's Resources

Materials from the environment that are used by people are called _____ _____.

• energy resources
• material resources
• renewable resources
• natural resources

Oil, coal, and natural gas are considered __________ ___________ because it takes millions of years for them to form.

• Nonrenewable Resources
• Renewable Resources
• Energy Resources
• Very Expensive

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Plants, animals, and water are all ________ ______.

• Fossil Fuels
• Renewable Resources
• Geothermal Energy
• Nonrenewable Resources

Water-bearing layers of rock, sand, or gravel.

• aqueduct

• desertification

• aqueduct

• hydroelectric

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Formed from remains of prehistoric animals and plants

• Geothermal
• Fossil Fuels
• Terraces
• Metallic Minerals

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A gradual increase in Earth's overall temperature.

• geothermal
• global warming
• desertification
• deforestation

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The largest and most pure aquifer in Tennessee. Is called

• Mud Island Aquifer

• Memphis Sand Aquifer

• Nashville Ground Aquifer

• Okefanokee Aquifer

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What happens to aquifers when large populations over pump them?

• More water is added.

• People use less water.

• The water moves from a different location.

• They dry up.

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Which are non-renewable resource?

• solar

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• fish

Which are renewable energy resources. (Select all that apply)

• solar

• oil

• wind

• water

• natural gas