Energy Defintions Flashcards
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Non-renewable energy sources
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natural resources that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption
2
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Renewable energy sources(Definition)
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sources of energy that are obtained from natural resources, can be used continuously and will not run out
3
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Nuclear power
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the use of nuclear reactions to produce electricity
4
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Hydroelectric energy
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a form of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity
5
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Tidal energy
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a renewable energy powered by the natural rise and fall of ocean tides and currents
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Biofuels
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renewable energy sources that are derived from biomass
7
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Fracking
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a process for extracting oil and natural gas from the ground by blasting water and chemicals into underground rocks
