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Science Vocab Energy
CATS Science Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Biomass | organic matter that can be a source of energy; the total mass of the organisms in a given area. |
chemical energy | the energy released when a chemical compound reacts to produce a new compound. |
gasohol | a mixture of gasoline and alcohol that is used as fuel. |
geothermal | the energy produced by heat within the earth. |
hydroelectric energy | electrical energy produced by falling water |
nuclear energy | the energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the ??? energy of the atomic nucleus |
solar energy | the energy received by the earth from the sun in the form of radiation |
wind power | the use of a windmill to drive an electric generator |
weather | the short term; state of the atmosphere, including humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility |
erosion | the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another. |