natural resources Flashcards
Natural Resources
resources that are drawn from nature and used with few modifications
Renewable Resource
are able to be reused
Nonrenewable Resource
Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced
Fossil Fuel
made from decomposing plants and animals
Nuclear Fission
a reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei
Nuclear Fusion
two light nuclei merge to form a single heavier nucleus
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
powered by hydrogen
Solar Energy
radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar power to generate electricity, solar thermal energy, and solar architecture
Wind Energy
mostly the use of wind turbines to generate electricity
Hydroelectric energy
form of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity
Biomass
the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume
Ethanol
a renewable fuel made from corn and other plant materials
Geothermal Energy
heat derived within the sub-surface of the earth
Petroleum
formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria
Natural Gas
a naturally occurring mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons consisting primarily of methane in addition to various smaller amounts of other higher alkanes
