Science Ch 9 Voc

Question 1

Oil,natural gas, coal; formed from decayed remains of ancient plants and animals

Answer 1

Fossil fuels

Question 2

Liquid Fossil fuel formed from decayed remains of ancient organisms

Answer 2

Petroleum

Question 3

Natural resource such as fossil fuels, that cannot be replaced by natural processes

Answer 3

Nonrenewable resources

Question 4

Uses energy from a controlled nuclear chain reaction to generate electricity

Answer 4

Nuclear reactor

Question 5

Radioactive by- product that results when radioactive materials are used

Answer 5

Nuclear waste

Question 6

Energy source that is replace as quickly as it is used.

Answer 6

Renewable resource

Question 7

Device that converts solar energy into electricity; also called a solar cell

Answer 7

Photovoltaic cell

Question 8

Electricity produced from the energy of falling water

Answer 8

Hydroelectricity

Question 9

Thermal energy in hot magma; can be converted by a power plant into electrical energy

Answer 9

Geothermal energy

Question 10

Renewable organic matter from plants and animals; such as wood and animal manure, that can be burned to provide heat

Answer 10

Biomass