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Energy resources
alternative forms of energy
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Science
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02/24/2005

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Term
groundwater
Definition
water that soaks into the ground and collects in small spaces between bits of soil and rock.
Term
point source
Definition
a single, identifiable source of pollution
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nonpoint source
Definition
pollution sources that come from many different places, such as industries, homes, farms. They are difficult to trace to their origin or cause.
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pollution
Definition
harmful waste products, chemicals, and substances in the environment.
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fossil fuel
Definition
energy made of coal, oil or gas. It is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
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nonrenewble
Definition
energy tesources that cannot be replaced by natural processes in less than 100 years.
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