What is inexhaustable energy?
This type of energy comes from natural resources on Earth that will never run out. Wind is an example of this energy.
What is non-renewable energy?
This is an irreplaceable energy source or a resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as people need. Nuclear energy is an example of this
What is renewable energy?
This type of energy is replaceable, but often only over long periods of time. Wood and manure are examples of this energy.
What is the lithosphere?
The outer layer of the earth.
The earths surface is split into large sections called what?
plates
Plates moving towards each other are called what?
converging boundaries
Plates moving away from each other are called what?
a spreading plate boundary
plates moving past each other are called what ?
sliding boundaries
A force that builds up features of the earth is called what?
A constructive force
What is a destructive force?
A force that destroys or tears down features of the earth.
What is the name for a crack in the earths crust?
A fault
What are some examples of constructive forces?
earthquakes, volcanoues, deposition
What are some examples of destructive forces?
erosion, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods
What is a landslide?
It's like an avalanche made of earth. A large section of the ground breaks free and rolls or slides away.
What is a tsunami?
A very large wave that can come inland and cause destruction
What is a biomass fuel?
A fuel made from living things or recently living things such as corn, trees, or manure
