non renewable energy
Plant and animal remains from long long ago make these types of energy
Fossil Fuels
This type of energy uses power from the sun.
solar
A large amount of a mineral that is valuable enough to mined.
ore
Most of the water on our planet is this kind of water.
saltwater
This mineral helps balance water levels in the body. Without enough of this, an athlete might have cramps at the end of a long soccer match.
potassium
Mainly burned to produce electricity at power plants
coal
This type of energy uses the power of moving water
hydroelectric
Molten or semi-molten rock material that is below the Earth’s surface.
magma
Water below the Earth’s surface
groundwater
This mineral helps us relax and regulates heart rate as well as blood pressure.
magnesium
This liquid is drilled for and many fuels and products can be made from it.
oil or petroleum
When these turn, electricity is created.
turbines
Molten or semi-molten rock material that is at the Earth’s surface.
lava
Where is most freshwater located on Earth.
Frozen at the North and South Poles and in glaciers
This mineral helps with nerve and muscle function.
sodium
This fuel burns cleaner than other fuels.
natural gas
__________ energy involves using the heat deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
geothermal
Which mineral makes up our bones and teeth?
calcium
Examples of this water are rivers, streams, lakes, swamps, and marshes.
surface water
This mineral helps your immune system and metabolism function.
zinc
Uranium is the main fuel for this type of energy.
nuclear energy
Burning wood, grasses, coconut husks, or other plant-based materials is an example of ______ energy.
bioenergy
What makes minerals more valuable than others?
When they’re more rare, they are more valuable.
People drill a well into this underground water filled area.
aquifers
This mineral helps the body make red blood cells.
copper