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Voc.Energy Resources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Law of Conservation of Energy | energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy can only change (be transformed, converted)form. (Ex. chemical energy of a battery is transformed into light (radiant) energy) |
| Nuclear Power | energy from Uranium nuclei that is transformed into thermal energy. (NONREWABLE) *does not produce pollutants into the air *DOES produce HARMFUL nuclear waste. |
| Fossil Fuels | are the remains of ancient organisms that can be burned as an energy source (NONREWABLE) Ex: coal, natural gas, petroleum (oil) |
| Hydroelectric Power | energy from falling water used to generate electricity (most widely used RENEWABLE energy resource) EX: HOOVER DAM |
| Nonrenewable Energy Resource | an energy resource that is available in limited amounts or that is used faster than it is replaced in nature EX: Fossil Fuels (coal, natural gas, petroleum) & Nuclear Power |
| Renewable Energy Resource | an energy resource that is replaced as fast as or faster than it is used. Ex. biomass, hydroelectric, solar, wind,& geothermal |
| Solar Energy | radiant (light) energy from the Sun (RENEWABLE energy source). INEXHAUSTIBLE - CAN'T BE USED UP (Ex. solar panels on top of house) |
| Wind Energy | wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in wind to electric energy (Ex. large "windmills" in West Texas region)INEXHAUSTABLE (RENEWABLE) |
| Biomass | materials that come from plants and animals such as wood, dried peat moss, and manure. Fuels made biomass are called biofuels. (RENEWABLE) |
| Geothermal | thermal energy from inside the Earth. (Ex. hot springs, geysers produce hot steamy water) (RENEWABLE) |