Unit 7 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Biomass
A
Biological material that can be used as a fuel source
2
Q
Coal
A
A solid material formed from fossilized plants that is used as a fuel
3
Q
Hydropower
A
Producing electricity from moving water
4
Q
Insulation
A
Materials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer
5
Q
Natural Gas
A
A gaseous mixture formed from fossilized plants and animals that can be separated into various gases that are used as fuel
6
Q
Optimal
A
The best choice for a given situation
7
Q
Petroleum
A
A thick liquid mixture formed from fossilized plants and animals that can be separated into various gases that are used as fuel
8
Q
Photovoltaic Cell
A
A device that produces electricity from the sun’s rays
9
Q
Subsidy
A
The government giving money to a business
10
Q
Anthropogenic
A
Caused by human activity
