Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources 3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS

the careful management and use of resources

The Careful Management And Use Of Resources.

Conservation

Conservation Simple Definition

an energy source made of the remains of organisms that lived long ago, like coal or oil

An Energy Source Made Of The Remains Of Organisms That Lived Long Ago, Like Coal Or Oil.

Fossil Fuel

Fossil Fuel Simple Definition

a natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created

A Natural Resource That Is Consumed Faster Than It Can Be Created.

Nonrenewable Resource

Nonrenewable Resource Simple Definition

adding harmful substances to the land, water or air

Adding Harmful Substances To The Land, Water Or Air.

Pollution

Pollution Simple Definition

a resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed

A Resource That Is Replaced By Nature More Quickly Than It Is Consumed.

Renewable Resource

Renewable Resource Simple Definition

any material that can be used to meet a need

Any Material That Can Be Used To Meet A Need.

Resource

Resource Simple Definition

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