Review Vocab for 3rd 9 Weeks Test

Fossil Fuels

• Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas.

• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

• Synthetic fuels created from chemical processes.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust.

Erosion

• The process by which soil, rock, or other surface material is worn away and moved to another location by wind, water, or ice.

• The process of planting trees to prevent soil degradation.

• The method of using chemicals to break down rocks and minerals.

• The technique of building barriers to stop water flow.

Sediment

• Particles (small parts) of rock, soil, sand, or other material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

• Large boulders that are moved by tectonic activity.

• Organic matter that decomposes in water bodies.

• Minerals that are formed through volcanic activity.

Climate

• The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

• The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

• The average temperature of a region over a year.

• The seasonal variations in weather patterns.

Nonrenewable Resources

• Resources that can be replenished quickly, such as solar energy and wind power.

• Resources that cannot be made again at a fast rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

• Resources that are abundant and easily accessible, like freshwater and timber.

• Resources that are only found in specific geographical locations, such as diamonds and gold.

Renewable Resources

• Resources that can be made naturally at a faster rate, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy

• Resources that are finite and cannot be replenished

• Resources that are derived from fossil fuels

• Resources that are only available in certain geographical locations

Conservation

• The sustainable management and use of natural resources to prevent depletion.

• The complete destruction of natural habitats.

• The process of urbanization and industrialization.

• The practice of overexploiting resources for economic gain.

Biodegradable

• Materials that can be broken down by natural processes and decomposed by microorganisms.

• Materials that are synthetic and cannot decompose.

• Materials that can be recycled but not decomposed.

• Materials that are harmful to the environment and persist indefinitely.

Weathering

• The process of erosion caused by wind and water.

• The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

• The formation of new rocks from magma.

• The movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

Deposition

• The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are dropped.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The movement of sediments from one location to another.

• The formation of new rocks from molten material.