a fuel derived from biomass, such as plant or algal material or animal waste.

a brown/black sedimentary rock formed by compression of plant material over a long period. Rich in carbon and can be burned as a fuel source.

the deliberate reduction in the use of energy and electricity via the use of devices and design that use less energy to produce the same output , thus lowering the amount of primary energy resources required per unit of output

a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past of the remains of living organisms.

energy derived from geothermal activity, normally in the form of hot water for heating or stream that it used to drive turbines to produce electricity.

the production of electricity via the use of water moving through turbines connected to electrical generators.

Hydroelectric fuel cell

an electrochemical cell that uses hydrogen as a fuel source and oxygen as an oxidizer. Electricity is produced when electrons are stripped from hydrogen gas and forced to travel around a circuit before uniting with oxygen and hydrogen ions to form water.

a naturally occurring fossil fuel that is a mixture of short chain hydrocarbons (primarily methane) and forms as part of the natural production of oil.

energy production using fuels that can not be replaced or renewed in feasible time periods. Usually refers to the production of energy using fossil fuels or radioactive material.

the splitting of a large atomic nucleus into two smaller atomic nuclei, normally by the introduction of a neutron.

a liquid fossil fuel formed by intense heat and pressure on the remains of ancient, dead marine organisms.

the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect

useful energy (normally electricity) produced using energy sources that can be replenished by the environment, e.g. wind turbines, photovoltaic cells.

useful energy (usually as electricity) derived from sunlight. System may include photovoltaic cells, heliostat and power tower design, or solar based water heating.

The SI unit of power, measured in joules per second. (J / s)

from of renewable energy derived from harnessing the movement of air currents in the atmosphere using equipment such as wind mills and wind turbines

device designed to transform the energy in the wind into electrical energy via a generator connected to large, wind driven, propeller-like blades.

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Environmental vocabu

Term	Definition
Biofuel	a fuel derived from biomass, such as plant or algal material or animal waste.
Coal	a brown/black sedimentary rock formed by compression of plant material over a long period. Rich in carbon and can be burned as a fuel source.
Energy conservation	the deliberate reduction in the use of energy and electricity via the use of devices and design that use less energy to produce the same output , thus lowering the amount of primary energy resources required per unit of output
Fossil fuel	a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past of the remains of living organisms.
Geothermal energy	energy derived from geothermal activity, normally in the form of hot water for heating or stream that it used to drive turbines to produce electricity.
Hydroelectric power	the production of electricity via the use of water moving through turbines connected to electrical generators.
Hydroelectric fuel cell	an electrochemical cell that uses hydrogen as a fuel source and oxygen as an oxidizer. Electricity is produced when electrons are stripped from hydrogen gas and forced to travel around a circuit before uniting with oxygen and hydrogen ions to form water.
Natural gas	a naturally occurring fossil fuel that is a mixture of short chain hydrocarbons (primarily methane) and forms as part of the natural production of oil.
Non-renewable energy	energy production using fuels that can not be replaced or renewed in feasible time periods. Usually refers to the production of energy using fossil fuels or radioactive material.
Nuclear fission	the splitting of a large atomic nucleus into two smaller atomic nuclei, normally by the introduction of a neutron.
Oil	a liquid fossil fuel formed by intense heat and pressure on the remains of ancient, dead marine organisms.
Photovoltaic cell	the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect
Renewable energy	useful energy (normally electricity) produced using energy sources that can be replenished by the environment, e.g. wind turbines, photovoltaic cells.
Solar energy	useful energy (usually as electricity) derived from sunlight. System may include photovoltaic cells, heliostat and power tower design, or solar based water heating.
Watt	The SI unit of power, measured in joules per second. (J / s)
Wind energy	from of renewable energy derived from harnessing the movement of air currents in the atmosphere using equipment such as wind mills and wind turbines
Wind turbine	device designed to transform the energy in the wind into electrical energy via a generator connected to large, wind driven, propeller-like blades.

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