Chapter 10: Using Resources Flashcards
1
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renewable resource
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A resource that can be replaced within a reasonable amount of time.
2
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nonrenewable resource
A
A resource that, once used, cannot be replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
3
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pollution
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A waste product that harms living things and damages an ecosystem.
4
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conservation
A
The use of less of a resource to make the supply last longer.
