Earth's Resources

Fossil

• the remains or traces of an organism from a past geologic age

• a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

• a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

• small bits of rock, soil, sand, and shells

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

fossil fuel

• the remains or traces of an organism from a past geologic age

• a substance that is used for energy

• a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

• formed from the compacting and cementing of sediments

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

biofuel

• energy from living organisms or their waste

• heat from within the Earth

• energy from the Sun

• energy generated from the movement of water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

fuel

• energy generated from the movement of wind

• heat from within the Earth

• energy from the Sun

• a substance that is used for energy

alternative energy

• energy generated from the movement of water

• a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

• an energy resource that is used instead of fossil fuels

• energy from the Sun

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

geothermal

• energy generated from the movement of wind

• heat from within the Earth

• a substance that is used for energy

• energy from the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

hydroelectric

• energy generated from the movement of wind

• electricity generated from the movement of water

• energy from the Sun

• heat from within the Earth

solar

• energy from the Sun

• energy generated from the movement of water

• an energy resource that is used instead of fossil fuels

• a substance that is used for energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

wind

• energy from the Sun

• electricity generated from the movement of water

• energy generated from the movement of wind

• electricity generated from the movement of water

natural resource

• a resource that can be replaced over time

• a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

• a resource that exists that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

• limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1