environment systems

2. random motion of molecules within a substance and energy transfers by convection, conduction, and radiation
8. transfer of heat energy from one substance to another or within a substance by direct contact The air does not conduct heat well.
12. the reversal of normal temperature behavior in the atmosphere; cool air trapped under a layer of warm air
14. resources natural resources that cannot naturally replenish themselves
15. a place where energy can be stored in nature
17. the ability to meet the needs of the present without sacrificing the needs of the future, which includes preserving natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems
18. the transfer of heat energy in a fluid
19. resources that occur in nature without any human assistance

1. conservation the action of using water in a way that achieves maximum use to lower unnecessary usage
3. processes that change energy from one type into another
4. cycle Earth’s cycle that describes the movement of matter between the major reservoirs of Earth the atmosphere, land biosphere, oceans, and geosphere
5. gas formed from fossils; in rock pores deep beneath the Earth's surface
6. management of the environment and its resources for present and future use
7. significance a measure of how much impact a resource has on the economy
9. management the process of planning, developing, distributing, and supervising the most advantageous use of water resources
10. water reclaimed from a variety of sources, treated, and reused
11. bodies of water that supply water for public and private use
13. water located below the surface of the earth in spaces between rock and soil
16. the transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic (EM) waves
20. a material or asset that can be used to fulfill a purpose