Renewable Energy Flashcards
Energy
The ability to do work
Fuel
Substance that is burned to produce heat or electricity
Fossil Fuel
An energy source from the remains of ancient organisms
Hydro Power
Electricity generated from flowing water
Non-renewable resource
A resource that has a long replacement time
Nuclear Power
The generation of electricity from a radioactive material
Overuse
Using a resource repeatedly to a point where the amount of it drops dramatically
Primary energy source
A natural resource that can be used as a source of energy
Renewable Energy
Energy that comes from a renewable resource. Sunlight, water, wind.
Renewable Resource
A resource that has a short replacement time
Replacement Time
The time it takes for a resource to be replaced by natural processes
Resource
Something that we need or use
Solar Panel
A device used to convert the energy in sunlight into electricity
Solar Power
Electricity generated from sunlight
Solar Thermal Energy
Heat from the sun