Lesson 57 Flashcards
Offshore
Away from or at a distance from the coast. Opp. Onshore
Coal-fired
Using coal as a fuel
Coal mines
Deep hole or system of holes under the ground from which coal is removed
Pipeline
Very large tube through which liquid or gas can flow for long distances
Wind farms
Group of wind turbines that are used for producing electricity
Solar panels
Devices that change energy from the sun into electricity
Hydroelectric
Producing electricity by the force of fast-moving water such as rivers or waterfalls
Biomass
Dead plant and animal material suitable fir using as fuel
Tidal power
Using the force of the sea tide to produce energy
Wave power
Using the force of waves in the sea to produce energy
Nuclear power
Using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or jointed to another nucleus
Geothermal
Using the heat inside the earth
Consumption
How much is used of something
Power-hungry
That use a great amount of energy
Appliances
Equipment, especially electrical equipment, used in the home, e.g. washing machine, fridge
Monitoring
Regularly watching and checking something over a period of time
Consuming
Using especially in large amounts
Gas-guzzler
One that uses a lot of fuel (informal)
Energy-efficient
Using only a little electricity, gas, etc
Food miles
Distance food is transported from where it is produced to when it reaches the consumer
Carbon footprint
Measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that one’s activities create
Deposits
Layer formed under the ground, especially over a very long period
Finite
Having an end or lasting a limited time
Oil wells
Hole made in the ground for the removal of oil
