Energy and the Environment

2. the energy possessed by a body as a result of its motion.
5. materials with carbon-based structures that originate from or relate to living forms.
6. energy produced by mechanical devices, such as gears, pulleys, levers, or internal combustion engines.
8. conserving resources through efficient and prudent use.
12. the potential energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules and released during a chemical reaction.
15. naturally occurring materials found within the Earth or its atmosphere.
16. items that can easily degrade by natural processes, such as exposure to sun and water or the action of bacteria or fungi.

1. the way in which heat travels by movement or circulation within liquids or gases.
3. a resource that can be replaced when needed.
4. fuels to eventually replace dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, such as biodiesel and hydrogen.
7. an energy source that will never run out.
9. a material that is human-made or is from natural resources that is used to produce a product.
10. a resource that cannot be replaced once used.
11. any source that is limited and cannot be replaced when it is used, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.
13. a material used to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.
14. the way in which heat travels through a solid material.