What TERM refers to any natural resource that can replenish itself in a relatively short period of time?
RENEWABLE RESOURCE
What TERM refers to a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption?
NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCE
Name a FOSSIL FUEL...
COAL, OIL, or NATURAL GAS
What is ANOTHER name for OIL?
PETROLEUM
What is the ATOMIC NUMBER of URANIUM?
92
What TERM refers to energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earh?
GEOTHERMAL
What TERM refers to energy that comes from the sun?
SOLAR
Since they are from the ancient remains of plants and animals, what TERM refers to coal, oil, and natural gas?
FOSSIL FUELS
What form of ENERGY is produced by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scraps and alcohol?
BIOMASS
What type of energy is generated from the kinetic energy of moving air?
WIND
What TERM refers to the potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom?
NUCLEAR
What TERM refers to converting waste into reusable material?
RECYCLING
In what way can burning fossil fuels be HARMFUL to the environment?
POLLUTION
What are tiny particles and gasses that are released into the air called?
EMISSIONS
What is the practice of protecting and preserving Earth's natural resources?
CONSERVATION
What chemical ELEMENT gives coal its energy?
CARBON
