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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Non-renewable energy | Energy sources that will eventually run out |
| Renewable energy | Energy sources that will last forever |
| Oil | A non renewable energy source |
| Coal | A non renewable energy source |
| Wind energy | A renewable energy source |
| Solar | A renewable energy source |
| Water | A renewable energy source |
| Geothermal | A renewable energy source |
| Peat | A non-renewable energy source |
| Gas | A non-renewable energy source |
| Biomass | A renewable energy source |
| Hydroelectric power | The creation of electricity by using the force of falling water (e.g a dam) |
| Wind turbines | The instrument used to create wind energy |
| Solar panels | The instrument we use to create solar energy from the sun |
| Global warming | The warming up of the earth due to fossil fuels and air pollution |
| Acid rain | A substance created when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide are released into the atmosphere. |
| Smog | The gases from burning fossil fuels mix with sunlight |