Earth and Space: Natural Resources

This set of flashcards covers fundamental vocabulary from Earth Science lecture notes, including types of resources, the water cycle, and geological processes.

System

A group of parts working together

Natural Resource

A material from Earth that people use

Renewable Resource

A resource that can be replaced naturally

Nonrenewable Resource

A resource that forms very slowly and can run out

Conservation

Using resources wisely so they last longer

Weather

The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time

Water Cycle

The movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

Evaporation

Liquid water changing into water vapor

Condensation

Water vapor cooling and turning into liquid

Precipitation

Water falling from clouds

Runoff

Water flowing over land after rain

Landform

A natural feature on Earth's surface

Weathering

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

Erosion

The movement of soil or rock by wind, water, or ice