Chapter 1 REVIEW Flashcards
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Fossil fuels
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Fossil fuels are non-renewable form of energy such as coal, petroleum, or natural gas that have high carbon content and are formed by the decomposition of organic matter.
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Renewable energy
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Renewable energy is generated from natural resources such as the sun, wind, and water that are inexhaustible or replaceable.
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Centralized generation
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Centralized generation refers to electricity that is produced at large power plants and transmitted great distances through power lines to the end user.
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Distributed generation
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Distributed generation refers to electricity that is produced very near to where it is used, such as a rooftop solar electric system.
