njjk Flashcards
Natural Resource
resources that are drawn from nature and used with few modifications.
renewable resource
a natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage and consumption.
Non-Renewable resource
a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means
Fossil Fuel
a hydrocarbon-containing material formed naturally in the earth’s crust.
Nuclear fission
a reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.
Nuclear fusion
a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei.
Hydrogen-Fuel cell vechiel
three hydrogen -powered cars have been offered for sale from three different car companies: the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the Hyundai Nexo SUV, and the Toyota Mirai.
solar energy
radiant energy emitted by the sun.
wind energy
Wind power or wind energy describes the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity.
Hydroelectric energy
electricity generated from hydropower. 1
Biomass
the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.
Ethanol
a renewable fuel made from corn and other plant materials.
Geothermal energy
the thermal energy in the Earth’s crust which originates from the formation of the planet.
petroleum
a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of main hydrocarbons.
natural gas
a naturally occurring mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons consisting primarily of methane.
