Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

EnvSci 2

Chapter 7, Section 3 and 4

QuestionAnswer
a reaction that causes itself to continue chain reaction
a nonradioactive rod used to control the fission process control rod
the center of a nuclear reactor, where fuel rods and control rods are inserted core
a tiny particle with a negative charge that moves around the nucleus of an atom electron
a radioactive rod used in nuclear fission fuel rod
atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons isotopes
a cancer of the blood cells leukemia
complete melting of a nuclear reactors core meltdown
a process of producing energy by splitting atoms nuclear fission
a facility where nuclear energy is converted into electricity nuclear power plant
a device in which nuclear fission takes place nuclear reactor
the center of an atom nucleus
elements in an atom with no charge (neither positive or negative) neutron
a tiny particle in the nucleus of an atom with a positive electrical charge proton
giving off energy while changing into changing into another substance radioactive
a proton, neutron, or electron subatomic particle
debris produced by mining tailings
a radioactive element used in nuclear fission uranium
a place where uranium is processed for use in nuclear fission uranium mill
a means of supplying fresh air ventilation
a system that collects and delivers solar energy active solar system
finds the best use of available sunlight to light a building daylighting
any material that keeps heat or cold from passing in or out insulation
keeps sunlight and heated air away from the building passive solar cooling
produced directly by sunlight with no extra machinery passive solar energy
energy from the sun solar energy
devices that convert solar energy into electricity; also called solar cells photovoltaics
a network of power lines used to distribute electricity to a region power grid
a device that captures solar energy and converts it to heat solar collector
Created by: sdbrown1
Popular Earth Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards