Chapter 3 Vocab

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Natural resources

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A material in nature that God made for man’s use that includes soil, water, air, minerals, and fossil fuels.

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Petroleum

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A liquid fossil fuel used to heat homes and produce electricity; also called crude oil.

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Crude oil

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Unrefined oil; petroleum.

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Refinery

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A factory that separates crude oil into products such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel.

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Petrochemicals

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A chemical produced from oil.

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Natural gas

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A fossil fuel found in a gaseous state, often found close to deposits of oil.

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Coal

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A fossil fuel formed from plant materials that was quickly buried and fossilized under great pressure.

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Nuclear energy

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Does not use a fossil fuel, but depends on a nonrenewable resource.

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Uranium

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A mineral necessary to produce nuclear energy.

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Hydroelectric energy

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Produced as water flows from reservoirs and turns turbines.