7.3SS.7 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Flashcards

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What is a…

Renewable resource

A

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

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What is…

Biomass

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Energy produces by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scrap, and alcahol.

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3
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What is…

Hydroelectric power

A

Electricity produced by flowing water

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4
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What is…

Geothermal Energy

A

Heat energy within the earth.

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5
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What is…

Gasohol

A

Fuel from plants (Corn, Barley,and Wheat)

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6
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What is…

Wind Energy

A

Energy from moving air porticles.

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7
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What is…

SOlar ENergy

A

Energy from the sun

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8
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What is…

Nonrenewable resources

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

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9
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What is…

Nuclear energy

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Energy released from the nucleus of an atom.

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10
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What is…

fossil fuels

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Fuel from once living organisms (oil, natural gas, and coal)

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