8.2 Natural Resources - Bennett Earth Science

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conservation

The preservation, protection, or efficient using of natural resources.

<p>The preservation, protection, or efficient using of natural resources.</p>
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natural resources

Any natural material that is used by humans.

<p>Any natural material that is used by humans.</p>
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renewable resource

A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.

<p>A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.</p>
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nonrenewable resource

A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which it is consumed.

<p>A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which it is consumed.</p>
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biomass

Organic matter (once living organisms) that can be a source of energy.

<p>Organic matter (once living organisms) that can be a source of energy.</p>
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geothermal energy

The energy produced by heat within the Earth.

<p>The energy produced by heat within the Earth.</p>
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fossil fuels

A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.

<p>A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.</p>
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uranium

A silvery-white metal that is radioactive and used to generate nuclear power.

<p>A silvery-white metal that is radioactive and used to generate nuclear power.</p>
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solar energy

The energy received by the Earth from the sun in the form of radiation (transmission of energy through waves or particles through space).

<p>The energy received by the Earth from the sun in the form of radiation (transmission of energy through waves or particles through space).</p>
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wind energy

The use of air flow through wind turbines to mechanically power generators for electric power.

<p>The use of air flow through wind turbines to mechanically power generators for electric power.</p>
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hydroelectric energy

Electrical energy generated by falling water.

<p>Electrical energy generated by falling water.</p>
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tidal energy

A form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity.

<p>A form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity.</p>
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nuclear energy

The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the binding energy of the atomic nucleus.

<p>The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the binding energy of the atomic nucleus.</p>
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petroleum

A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds; used wisely as a fuel source.

<p>A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds; used wisely as a fuel source.</p>
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alternative energy

Any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel.