Unit 3 Energy

Question 1

Go to the polls (phrase)

Answer 1

vote

Question 2

Outdated (adj)

Answer 2

no longer suitable for modern purposes

Question 3

Referendum (n)

Answer 3

a democratic vote of a specific topic

Question 4

Subject (sth) to (phr v)

Answer 4

make something experience something unpleasant or unfair

Question 5

Vessel (n)

Answer 5

container

Question 6

Adverse (adj)

Answer 6

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable, disadvantageous or unfavorable.
Adverso, negativo

Question 7

Carbon-neutral (adj)

Answer 7

having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks.
We want to reach climate neutrality

Question 8

Cultivate (v)

Answer 8

try to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill).

Question 9

Excessive (adj)

Answer 9

more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Excesivo, desmedido

Question 10

Inedible (adj)

Answer 10

not fit or suitable for eating.

Incomible

Question 11

Minimize (v)

Answer 11

reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Question 12

Proponent (n)

Answer 12

a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project. A supporter, promoter, defender, etc

Question 13

Renewable (adj&n)

Answer 13

A source that can be renewed.

Question 14

Additives (n)

Answer 14

a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it

Question 15

Contaminate (v)

Answer 15

make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance

Question 16

Drill (n&v)

Answer 16

N: Taladro, , enseñar instrucción-instruction or training in military exercises
V: Perforar, taladrar, ejercitarse, enseñar instrucción

Question 17

Formation (n)

Answer 17

the action of forming or process of being formed.

Question 18

Horizontal (n&adj)

Answer 18

line, plane in the horizon or involving social groups of equal status

Question 19

Mining (n)

Answer 19

the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.

Question 20

Pump (n&v)

Answer 20

N: bomba
V: Bombear, impulsar

Question 21

Vertical (n&adj)

Answer 21

N: A vertical line
Adj: from the top to the bottom

Question 22

Porous (adj)

Answer 22

Containing many small holes that allow water or air to pass through

Question 23

Well (n)

Answer 23

a deep hole made into the ground to obtain water, gas, or oil

Question 24

Fissures (n)

Answer 24

deep, narrow cracks in rocks or earth

Question 25

Leach (v)

Answer 25

to remove a chemical from soil as a result of water passing through it

Question 26

Magnitude (n)

Answer 26

the strength of an earthquake

Question 27

Flow (n)

Answer 27

the continuous movement of a liquid in one directin

Question 28

Generator (n)

Answer 28

a machine that produces electricity

Question 29

Kinetic energy (n)

Answer 29

the energy an object has as a result of movement

Question 30

Shaft (n)

Answer 30

a long, narrow passage that people or liquids, gases, etc. can move through

Question 31

Turbine (n)

Answer 31

a machine or engine which uses air, gas, water, or steam to turn a wheel and produce power

Question 32

Gears (n)

Answer 32

part(s) of an engine that convert power into movement

Question 33

Dam (n)

Answer 33

a barrier built across a river to stop the water from flowing, usually to create a lake or to produce electricity

Question 34

Transmission lines (n)

Answer 34

the cables used to carry electricity over long distances

Question 35

Cite (v)

Answer 35

to mention something as an example, explanation, or proof of something

Question 36

Diminish (v)

Answer 36

to become or cause something to become smaller or weaker

Question 37

Dispose (v)

Answer 37

to get rid of something that you no longer need or want

Question 38

Erosion (n)

Answer 38

the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually destroyed by the action of water, wind, rain, etc

Question 39

Parallel (adj)

Answer 39

used to describe two or more lines that are the same distance apart at every point

Question 40

Predominantly (adv)

Answer 40

mainly, or mostly

Question 41

Restrict (v)

Answer 41

to keep something to become smaller or weaker

Question 42

Sustainable (adj)

Answer 42

using methods that do not harm the environment, and can therefore continue for a long time