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Energy Resources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The resources used to make power. |
| Renewable Resource | Can be used repeatedly and replaced naturally. |
| Nonrenewable Resource | Cannot be readily replaced by use of natural resources. |
| Fossil Fuels | A natural fuel made from remains of dead organisms long ago. |
| Biofuels | A fuel derived directly from living matter. |
| Solar Power | Power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays. |
| Geothermal Power | Renewable energy that taps into the heat coming off of the earth's core. |
| Wind Power | Power obtained by harnessing the energy of the wind. |
| Hydroelectric Power | Electricity produced from generators driven by turbines that convert the potential energy of falling or fast-flowing water into mechanical energy. |
| Nuclear Power | Electric or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor. |
| Greenhouse Effect | The entrapment of the Sun's heat on the Earth, warming the lower layers of the planet. |
| Energy Conservation | The prevention of wasting energy. |