Natural Resources Vocabulary

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What is a source of energy made from the remains of ancient, once-living things?

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Fossil fuels are energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is a useful material that is replaced quickly in nature?

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Renewable resources are materials that can be replenished naturally in a short period, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What does it mean to refill, resupply, or make complete again?

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To replenish means to restore or refill something, such as natural resources that can be renewed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a source of energy other than the burning of a fossil fuel?

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Alternative energy sources include solar power, wind energy, and hydroelectricity, which do not rely on fossil fuels.

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What is the process of changing biomass into fuel?

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Biomass conversion is the process of transforming organic materials, like plants and waste, into usable fuel.

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What are resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that exist in limited quantities and cannot be replenished, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the term for energy derived from the sun?

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Solar power is energy harnessed from sunlight using solar panels.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the term for energy produced from moving water?

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Hydroelectricity is electricity generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water.

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What is the term for energy derived from the heat of the Earth?

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Geothermal energy is energy obtained from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the term for energy produced from wind?

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Wind energy is generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity using wind turbines.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5