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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biomass | renewable organic material that are burned and processed into biofuels such as ethonal and methane |
| energy conservation | reducing energy consumption through less energy and becoming more efficient in using existing energy sources. |
| energy exploitation | developing and using energy resources to the greatest possible advantage, using for profit. |
| energy security | uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable profit. |
| fossil fuel | a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. |
| geothermal energy | energy generated by heat stored deep in the earth. |
| hydroelectric power | electricity generated by turbines that are driven by moving water. |
| nuclear power | the energy released by a nuclear reaction, . |
| renewable energy source | a source which is not diminished when it is used. |