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Kesterson ES B4

Environmental Science B Unit 4 - Energy

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Plant material, manure, or any other organic matter that is used as an energy source. Biomass Fuel
The gathering of solar energy by collectors that are used to heat water or heat a building. Active Solar Heating
The process by which the nucleus of a heavy atom splits into two or more fragments. Nuclear Fission
The energy produced by heat within the earth. Geothermal Energy
The energy released by fission or fusion reaction. Nuclear Energy
Energy that does not come from fossil fuels and that is still in development. Alternative Energy
Electric energy produced by the flow of water. Hydroelectric Energy
The use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce electricity. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds; used widely as a fuel source. Petroleum
The use of sunlight to heat buildings directly Passive Solar Heating
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Electric Generator
The process by which nuclei of small atoms combine to form a new more massive nucleus. Nuclear Fusion
The process of saving energy by reducing energy use and waste. Energy Conservation
A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago. Fossil Fuels
A device that produces electricity chemically by combining hydrogen fuel with oxygen from the air. Fuel Cell
Energy from sources that are constantly being formed. Renewable Energy
The percentage of energy put into a system that does useful work. Energy Efficiency
Oil deposits that are discovered and are in commercial production. Oil Reserves
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