Week 15 12.11 Vocab Flashcard

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Definition of Energy Resource?

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A source or supply of energy for generating electric power to meet needs.

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Definition of Resource?

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A source or supply that benefits organisms.

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Definition of Limited Resource?

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Needed by organisms, not infinite; if exhausted, organisms cannot survive.

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Definition of Natural Resources

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Resources that exist in the environment without human intervention.

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Definition of Nonrenewable

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Not replaceable by natural means within a short period of time

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Definition of Renewable

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Replaceable by natural means in a short period of time

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Definition of Synthetic?

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A man-made material using natural resources.

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Definition of Biodegradable?

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Ability to decompose in nature within a short time.

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Solar Energy

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Energy from the sun

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Geothermal Energy

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Energy from Earth's heat