energy resource Flashcards
Natural Resource
materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
Renewable Resource
A renewable resource is a natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage and consumption
Nonrenewable Resource
A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption
Fossil Fuel
a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Nuclear Fission
a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy.
Nuclear Fusion
a nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
similar to electric vehicles in that they use an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine to power the wheels. FCVs generate their electricity onboard.
Solar Energy
Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Wind Energy
Winds are caused by the heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the rotation of the Earth, and the Earth’s surface irregularities.
Hydroelectric energy
Hydroelectric energy, also called hydroelectric power or hydroelectricity, is a form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motion
Biomass
the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.
Gasohol
a mixture of gasoline and ethyl alcohol used as fuel in internal combustion engines.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy is the heat that comes from the sub-surface of the earth.
Petroleum
a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that is present in certain rock strata and can be extracted and refined to produce fuels including gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil
Natural Gas
Natural gas, is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane
Coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock, formed as rock strata called coal seams.
Propane
Propane is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C₃H₈. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure
Tidal Energy
Tidal energy is a renewable energy powered by the natural rise and fall of ocean tides and currents.
Wave Energy
Wave power is the capture of energy of wind waves to do useful work
Smog
fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants.
Acid Precipitation
Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components
Recycling
the action or process of converting waste into reusable material.
