Resources vocab

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biomass

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A renewable resource derived from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, that can be used for energy.

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renewable resource

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Resources that can be replaced as quickly as they are used, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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sustainability

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Meeting human needs in ways that ensure future generations can also meet their needs.

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natural resources

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Resources found in nature that are useful to humans, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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solar energy

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Energy harnessed from the sun, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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nonrenewable resource

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Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels.

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resource depletion

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The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

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inexhaustible resource

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A resource that is unlimited and cannot be depleted, such as solar energy.

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fossil fuels

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Nonrenewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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wind energy

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Energy generated from the wind using turbines to produce electricity.