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Alternative Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources | Things made by nature that people need or use |
| Alternative Energy | Energy from sources that are renewable and are an alternate to fossil fuels |
| Hydroelectricity | the generation and distribution of electricity from the energy of falling water |
| Geothermal Energy | the generation and distribution of electricity from the heat within the earth |
| Wind Energy | the generation and distribution of electricity from the wind turning wind turbines |
| Solar Energy | energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation |
| Biofuel | fuel, as wood or ethanol, derived from biomass |
| Ethanol | a biofuel to use as gasoline made from corn |
| Nuclear Energy | the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion to generate electricity |