Natural Resources

4. Electricity generated from the energy of flowing water, such as rivers or waterfalls.
6. Energy derived from the sun, captured through solar panels for various applications.
7. Energy harnessed from moving air using wind turbines
9. The sustainable management and careful use of natural resources to ensure their longevity.
10. Energy produced through the controlled release of nuclear reactions, using uranium as fuel.
11. Energy derived from the Earth's internal heat, often used for heating and electricity generation.
13. Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
14. The reduction or exhaustion of a natural resource, often associated with nonrenewable resources.
15. Nonrenewable resources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from ancient organic matter.

1. Organic materials, including wood and crop residues, used as a renewable source of energy.
2. Resources that can be naturally replenished or regenerated over time.
3. Resources that are finite and cannot be replaced within human timescales.
5. Molecules made of hydrogen and carbon, found in fossil fuels like oil and natural gas.
8. Inorganic substances mined from the Earth's crust, essential for various industries.
12. The surroundings in which living organisms interact, including air, water, and land.