Vocab Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

A material supplied by nature that is used by humans and other organisms

A

Natural Resource

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2
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To organize into groups based on a system

A

Classify

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3
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A resource that is replenished at a slower rate than it is used

A

Nonrenewable resource

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4
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Material made by nature at least as quickly as people used it

A

Renewable resource

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5
Q

A naturally occurring, nonliving substance

A

Minerals

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6
Q

A natural substance made from one or more minerals

A

Rocks

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7
Q

Able to produce the affect wanted without wasting time or energy

A

Efficient

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8
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To change in form

A

Transforms

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9
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A mixture of methane and other gases formed underground and used for energy

A

Natural gas

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10
Q

Energy produced by moving water

A

Hydroelectric energy

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11
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A change that happens because of some kind of action

A

Effect

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12
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The presence of harmful substances in the environment

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Pollution

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