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going green
going green
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Gardening
7th Grade
04/04/2013

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air pollution
Definition
addition of harmful substance to the atmospere resulting in damage to the environment
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alternative
Definition
any form of energy obtain to the sun,wind,waves,or another natural renewable source.
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biodegradable
Definition
capable of decomposing under natural condition
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bio-diesel
Definition
a diesel equivalent processed fuel derived from biological (such as vegtable oil) which can be used in unmodified dieselengine vehicles
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carbon dioxide
Definition
burning fossil fuels released carbon that has been stored underground for millions of year into the atmospher
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compact fluorescent bulb
Definition
a smaller version of a fluorecent lamp that fits bulb socket
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eco-friendly
Definition
an alternative to goods usually bought in stores
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energy efficiency
Definition
energy efficiency occurs when you use less energy to accomplish the same task
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ethanol
Definition
an automotive fuel derived from grass,sugar cane,corn
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fossil
Definition
hydrocarbons primarily coal and petroleum (fuel oil or natural gas) formed from the fossilized remains of dead plants and animals
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global warming
Definition
global warming is the rise in the earth tempurature resulting from an increase in heat trapping gases
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going green
Definition
a phrase reffering to action that can be taken consciously curb harmful effects on the environment
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