Natural Systems and Resources

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  1. 4. The protective layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
  2. 8. It is a dense, soft, bright, and slightly orange-yellow metal that is both malleable and ductile. Used as accessory.
  3. 10. The process by which water changes from liquid to vapor.
  4. 13. The source of life that is used for drinking, farming, and cleaning.
  5. 14. The layer of Earth where plants grow and food is produced.
  6. 15. The natural system that provides oxygen and regulates the climate.
  7. 16. A geological formation, typically composed of porous rock or sediment, that stores and transmits groundwater.
  8. 17. A clean source of energy that comes from the wind.
  9. 18. A renewable resource that comes from the sun.
  10. 19. A renewable energy source that comes from plant and animal waste.
  11. 20. Convert (waste) into reusable material.
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  1. 1. Essential for respiration in most living organisms and plays a crucial role in various chemical reactions, including combustion.
  2. 2. The movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
  3. 3. The gas that plants absorb during photosynthesis.
  4. 5. The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar) and oxygen.
  5. 6. The system that includes rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater.
  6. 7. A fossil fuel commonly used in vehicles.
  7. 9. A solid fossil fuel used mostly for electricity generation.
  8. 11. A natural resource that cannot be replaced in a short period of time.
  9. 12. A type of resource that can be naturally replenished.