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21 Cards in this Set
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This is fun in the nature and used by all living things on earth |
Natural resources |
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This resource is limited and others are not |
Natural resource |
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Land is an example of a natural resource that is limited period many plants and animals are losing their natural habitat because people are going crops, grazing cattle, and building homes on the |
Land |
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Is an example of a natural resource that is not limited |
Sunlight |
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Natural resources we use for energy or divided into two groups |
Renewable resources, non-renewable resources |
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Resources that can be replaced by natural processes in a hundred years or less |
Renewable resources |
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Animal matter, such as wood, corn, sewage and waste food |
Biomass |
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The energy in Flint water used to produce energy |
Hydropower |
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Thermal energy from the Earth |
Geothermal |
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Caused by uneven heating of the Earth |
Wind |
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Radiant energy the energy from Sun |
Solar |
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This resource cannot be replaced by natural processes in a hundred years |
Non renewable resources |
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Call, petroleum, natural gas, and propane |
Fossil fuels |
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A radioactive metallic element |
Uranium |
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Is a non-renewable resource that takes millions of years to form |
Fossil fuels |
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Is a fossil fuel commonly found in Virginia |
Coal |
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Are the most common energy source to create electricity and power cars |
Fossil fuels |
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Is used in our cars and motorcycles in the diesel fuel used in our trucks are made from |
Petroleum oil |
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Is used to heat homes, dry clothes, and cook food |
Natural Gas |
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This fuels are outdoor grills |
Propane |
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Creates air pollution and acid rain |
Burning fossil fuels |
