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Chapter 4 Study Guide
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Environmental Studies
9th Grade
04/15/2013

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Give an example of a renewable resource....
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wind,h20,solar energy
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Renewable resources are....
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replenished over short time span
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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource?
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coal,cooper,uranium,gold
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What are the stage of development of coal?
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peat,lignite,bituminous,anthracite
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Placer deposits form when....
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eroded minerals settle quickly from moving H2o while less dense particles remain.
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What is a nonmetallic mineral resource?
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mined at a profit
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Give an advantages of solar energy....
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free+non-polluting
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Hydroelectric power is produced by....
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falling H2o drives
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