Resources and Energy
Science

A material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water or wind
Natural resource
A material or an energy source in the environment, like trees, water, or wind, is called a natural resource. Natural resources are materials or energy we find in nature that humans use for survival and development.

The combining of two nuclei to form a single nucleus, this releases energy
Nuclear fusion
The combining of two nuclei to form a single nucleus, this releases energy. Nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion is a process where two light atomic nuclei merge to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy, like in the sun.