3.1   Meanings/Short definitions:

1.  Rock – A rock is an mix of one or more minerals.

2.  Ore – A rock from which minerals are mined.

3.  Ferrous minerals – Ones containing iron as a constituent.

4.  Petroleum – Thick layer liquid fossil fuel .

5.  Solar energy – Heat and light energy captured from the sun.

6.  Wind energy – Energy possessed by moving air.

7.  Geothermal energy – Energy obtained from inside of the earth.

8.  Tidal energy – Energy generated from tides.