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Managing Earth's Resources
Chapter 9 - Houghton Mifflin
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4th Grade
11/09/2010

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condensation
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the process in which water vapor turns back into liquid water
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evaporation
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the process in which liquid water changes to water vapor
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natural resource
Definition
a material found on earth that can be used by people
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nonrenewable resource
Definition
a resource that cannot be replaced for thousands or millions of years once it has been used up
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precipitation
Definition
water that falls to Earth
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renewable resource
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a natural resource that can be replaced or can replace or renew itself
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fossil fuel
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a fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
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humus
Definition
a material made up of decayed plant and animal matter
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pollution
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the adding of harmful materials to the air, water, and soil
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soil profile
Definition
a cross section of soil that shows the different layers in soil
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topsoil
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the upper layer of soil that contains minerals and humus
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biodegradable
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a product that breaks down easily in the environment
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conservation
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the preserving and wise use of natural resources
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pollutant
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a material that causes pollution
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