Energy Demand Flashcards
1
Q
Biofuel
A
any fuel taken from living or recently living materials, such as animal waste
2
Q
Carbon neutral
A
a biofuel from a living organism that takes in as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as is released when the fuel is burned
3
Q
Geothermal energy
A
energy released by radioactive substances deep within the Earth.
4
Q
National grid
A
he network of cables and transformers used to transfer electricity from power stations to consumers (i.e., homes, shops, offices, factories etc.