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10 Cards in this Set
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environment
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the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live
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natural resources
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something in the environment that people can use
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non-renewable resources
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resources that are available in a limited supply
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renewable resources
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resources we can replace
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fuel
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non-renewable resources found in the ground- such as coal, natural gas, oil
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mineral
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natural substance found in the ground that does not come from plants or animal- such as clay, limestone
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economy
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production and use of natural resources, goods, and services
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pollution
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damages natural resources- result of careless use of resources
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conservation
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careful use of our natural resources to protect them
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recycle
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to use something again and again
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