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Earth's Resources Flashcards

1
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Refers to the opportunities in an area which efforts to generate electricity

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Energy Sources

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2
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Does not renew itself at a sufficient rate

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Non renewable

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3
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3 examples of fossil fuels

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Coal
Oil
Natural Gas

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4
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Natural fuels foemed from remains of living organisms

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Fossil Fuels

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5
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Can be naturally replenished on a human timescale

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Renewable Energy

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7 examples of Renewable Energy sources

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Solar, Wind Power, Hydroelectric Energy, Biomass, Hydrogen and fuel cells, Geothermal Energy, Water resources

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7
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5 sources of fresh water

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Surface water
Under river flow
Ground water
Frozen water
Desalination
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8
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Thin top layer of the crust

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Soil

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9
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Lands where the crops can cultivate

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Arable lands

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