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- 7. – The effect an activity or resource has on the natural world, including plants, animals, air, and water.
- 10. – How much money, time, or effort is needed to use or produce energy.
- 12. - Energy from sources that can naturally replenish over time, like solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal.
- 13. – A black rock burned for energy; a nonrenewable fossil fuel that pollutes the air.
- 15. – The shift from using fossil fuels to using cleaner, renewable energy sources.
- 19. – A structure built across a river to hold back water and often used to generate hydroelectric power.
- 20. – To use less of something, especially resources or energy, to lower waste and environmental impact.
- 21. – Gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and water vapor that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
- 22. – Severe and unusual weather like hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and droughts that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
- 24. – How consistently and dependably an energy source can produce power.
- 25. – Organic material (like plants and waste) burned or processed to make energy; renewable but can produce pollution.
- 28. – The process by which societies move from farming-based to machine-based manufacturing, leading to increased use of energy and resources.
- 30. – Harmful substances released into the environment that can damage air, water, land, or living things.
- 31. – Removing minerals or other resources from the ground, often causing land damage and pollution.
- 32. – Heat energy from within the Earth, used to generate electricity or heat buildings.
- 33. – Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases and slow climate change (e.g., using renewable energy, planting trees).
- 35. – A liquid fossil fuel used for gasoline and other products; nonrenewable and polluting.
- 36. – Energy from sunlight, captured using solar panels to make electricity or heat.
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- 1. – A device that captures sunlight and turns it into electricity.
- 2. – Adjusting behaviors, systems, or structures to reduce harm or take advantage of opportunities caused by climate change (e.g., building sea walls, changing crops).
- 3. – A group of wind turbines in one area used to produce electricity.
- 4. – Energy produced by splitting atoms, often using uranium; it produces electricity but also creates radioactive waste.
- 5. – The increase in ocean levels caused by melting ice and the expansion of warmer seawater due to global warming.
- 6. – To process used materials into new products, reducing the need for new raw materials.
- 8. – The process of digging into the Earth to extract oil or gas.
- 9. – The protection and wise use of natural resources to prevent overuse, waste, or harm.
- 11. – A device that stores energy for later use, especially in solar and wind systems.
- 12. – Anything from nature that people use to meet their needs, such as water, energy, and minerals.
- 14. – Electricity made by moving water, usually from a dam; a renewable source of power.
- 16. – Nonrenewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, petroleum (oil), and natural gas.
- 17. – The ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
- 18. – To use materials or items again instead of discarding them after a single use.
- 23. – Responsible care and management of the environment and natural resources for the benefit of future generations.
- 26. – The ability to do work or cause change; it powers homes, vehicles, and technology.
- 27. – A renewable energy source where moving air turns turbines to produce electricity.
- 29. – Energy from sources that take millions of years to form and cannot be quickly replaced, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear.
- 34. – A fossil fuel found underground, used for heating and electricity, but can cause air pollution.