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Non- renewable
A resource that cannot be replenished once it is used, such as petroleum or coal.
Transportable
Capable of being moved or carried from one place to another.
Extraction
The process of removing or obtaining something from a source, such as oil or gas from the earth.
Alternative
A substitute or replacement option.
Sustainability
The ability to maintain or support a process or system over time without depletion of resources.
Harvested
Gathered crops or plants when they are ripe.
Perennial
Lasting or existing for a long time; in plants, it refers to those that live for multiple seasons.
Compression
The act of reducing the volume of a substance, such as gas, by applying pressure.
Processing
The series of actions taken to convert raw materials into a finished product.
Drawback
A disadvantage or negative aspect.
Benefit
An advantage or positive outcome.
Genetic traits
Inherited characteristics determined by genes, often used in the context of breeding plants or animals.
Windbreak
A row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind speed and protect crops.
Fungicide
A chemical substance used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi.
Epidemic
A widespread occurrence of a particular disease in a community or area.
Quarantine
A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
