Alternative Energy Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Renewable energy sources | Cause minimal pollution, don't cause global warming, and are locally available and easily replenished |
Wind Power | Uses wind to turn turbines to generate electicity |
Solar electric (active solar) | Can generate electricity from the electromagnetic energy in sunlight using solar panels |
Solar thermal (passive solar) | Heat from the sun is used to heat water, houses, and pools |
Solar cookers | Uses heat energy from the sun to cook food |
Hydroelectic Power | Making electricity from releasing water through dams to spin turbines |
Tidal/Wave Power | Making electricity from the movement of ocean water (tides or waves that move turbines) |
Geothermal | Tapping into the heat trapped beneath the earth for heat energy or to generate electicity |
Biomass | Burning crops such as corn or organisms like algae in order to generate electricity |
Hydrogen fuel cell | Generate electricity by hydrogen and oxygen making water |
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