Keywords E Flashcards

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open mining pit

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surface mining the remove minerals from the ground leaving a big pit

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strip mining

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removing strips of soil and rock to expose ores

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contour mining

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form of mining on hills and leaves a series of terraces on the side

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4
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spoil banks

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5
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subsidence

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the sinking in of the earth’s surface due to natural processes or human activities, can be gradual or immediate

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biofuel

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fuel produced by renewable biomass

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7
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geothermal energy

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heat generated from the earth

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thermal inertia

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The amount of time it takes for one’s body to heat up to the same temperature as its surroundings

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Oceanic Ridge

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A continuous mountain chain that rises from the ocean floor.

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Convergent Plates

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Where two tectonic plates are moving toward each other, and often slide over each other.

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Subduction

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When the edge of one of Earth’s tectonic plates is pushed into the mantle below another plate.

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Subduction Zone

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A spot where two of the planet’s tectonic plates collide and one dives beneath the other.

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Trench

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A long, steep-sided valley on the ocean floor.

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Transform Fault

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A type of fault in which two tectonic plates slide past one another.

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Liquified Petroleum Gases

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A flammable fuel which contains a mixture of hydrocarbon gases.

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Liquified Natural Gases

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A natural gas that has been converted to a liquid form for transport.

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17
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Coal

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A nonrenewable fossil fuel that is combusted and used to generate electricity.

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18
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weathering

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the braking up of rocks due to roots and plant life

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19
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erosion

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the earth being worn away by rain, wind or ice

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fissure

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a crack in a rock that is distinctly separated

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21
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lava

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molten rock that has reached the surface

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22
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seismic wave

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vibrations generated by earthquakes

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23
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focus

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a point where light/heat/radiation rays meet after being refracted or reflected.

24
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nuclear fuel cycle

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the process that prepares uranium for nuclear reactors while still safely managing and disposing of used nuclear fuel

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nuclear fusion

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two atomic nuclei combine to form a larger one while releasing large amounts of energy

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nuclear fission

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an atom is split apart into two separate nuclei, releasing energy

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high grade ore

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contains a high concentration of a desired mineral

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low grade ore

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contains a low concentration of desired mineral

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surface mining

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when surface rocks and soil that are covering mineral deposits are removed

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topography

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map of the land and its characteristics

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subsurface mining

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extraction of a resource from deep underground

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overburden

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the layer of earth and rock that is removed to access the resources that are being mined

33
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photovoltaic cells (PV)

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electrical cells that allow sun light to be converted into electricity

34
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ethanol

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a fuel made from corn and wheat that is a renewable resource

35
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biomass

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any organic resource that can be used as an energy source

36
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nanoparticles

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a small particle that ranges between 1-100 nanometers in size

37
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in-situ mining

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known as solution mining. this involves leaving the ore where it is in the ground and recovering the minerals by dissolving and pumping it to the surface.

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biomining

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is a process in mining that extracts valuable metal from a low graded ore

39
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continental shelf

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the area of seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared to the open ocean

40
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power

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the term used to describe energy flow

41
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peak demand

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the time where demand is highest on the grid as a whole

42
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municipal solid waste

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consists of everyday items such as product packaging

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leaching

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removal of dissolved materials from soil by water moving downwards through soil

44
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natural geological hazards

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naturally occurring disasters caused by the environment or Earth

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core

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the middle and innermost part of the Earth, consisting of magma and molten rock

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continental crust

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the outer layer of the Earth’s lithosphere that forms landmasses

47
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net energy yield

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the amount of energy available from a resource minus the amount of energy needed to make it available

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crude oil/petroleum

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a yellowish-black liquid found in rocks and geological formations; often used as a fuel source

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epicenter

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the point on the earths surface that is directly above the focus(the point of orgin) of an earthquake

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magnitude

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the degree of brightness of a star or other celestial body

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amplitude

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the state or quality of being ample especially as to breath or width largeness

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richter scale

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the richter scale is named after the american seismologist charles francis richter

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tsunami

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a tsunami is a seris of ocean waves that sends surges of water sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet

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mass wasting

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downhill movement of the soil and rock fragments induced by gravity

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cogeneration

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the simultaneous production of two or more forms of energy from a single fuel source

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passive solar heating

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the use of the suns energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces by exposure to the sun

57
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active solar heating

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the energy from the sun that is increased by the use of electricity or other mechanical equipment