Natural Resources Flashcards
(20 cards)
Natural Resources
any natural material that’s used by humans.
Renewable Resources
a natural resources that can be replaced at the same rate which the resource is consumed.
Nonrenewable Resources
a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which is consumed
Fossil Fuel
a nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.
Nuclear Fission
reaction where the atom splits
Nuclear Fusion
reaction where two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
vehicle powered by hydrogen
solar energy
the energy received by the earth from the sun
wind energy
the use of the windmill to drive an electric generator
hydroelectric energy
electrical energy produced by falling water
biomass
organic matter that can be a source of energy
ethanol
alternative fuel made from corn
geothermal energy
the energy produced by heat within the earth
petrolum
a liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds
natural gas
a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbon located under the under surface of the earth
coal
a fossil fuel that forms underground from partially decomposed plant material
propane
liquidized petroleum gas
butane
liquefied gas
tidal energy
converting energy from tides to power
wave energy
converting energy from waves to form energy
