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power and energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biomass | The total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area or volume |
| Consumption | The using up of a resource |
| Energy | The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity |
| Fuel Cell | A device that produces electricity by combining a fuel, usually hydrogen, with oxygen (example: electric car) |
| Geothermal | relating to, or produced by the internal heat of the earth |
| Nuclear | Of or relating to the nucleus of an atom |
| Pollution | The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects |
| Solar | relating to, or determined by the sun |
| Renewable energy | a source of energy that is not depleted by use, such as water, wind, or solar power. a source of energy that is not depleted by use, such as water, wind, or solar power. |
| Non-renewable energy | (of a contract, agreement, etc.) not allowed to be renewed. |
| Hydro-power | the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. |
| Wind power | power obtained by harnessing the energy of the wind. power obtained by harnessing the energy of the wind. |