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Science: Topic #2-2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nuclear fuel | an energy source made from unstable elements, such as uranium |
| uranium | an unstable element used by humans as an energy source |
| outcome | the result of an event |
| geothermal energy | energy created by pressure and heat underneath Earth’s crust |
| hydropower | energy from the movement of water |
| available | can be used |
| emission | the release of something into the environment |
| pollutant | a harmful substance released into the environment |
| scrubber | a device in a power plant that reduces the amount of released pollutants sent into the air |
| greenhouse gas | a gas that makes the atmosphere able to hold more heat, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor |
| impact | an effect |