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Unit 5 key terms

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energy resources   things that provide energy  
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energy conservation   the process of using energy wisely so it will not be used up  
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thermal energy   the total energy of a substances' particles due to their movement also the energy of motion in the molecule  
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radiant energy   energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves such as X-rays, visible light, heat, and radio waves  
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chemical energy   energy released from chemical changes or reactions such as photosynthesis or respiration  
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electromagnetic energy   energy produced by electromagnets that can travel through space such as X-rays, visible light, heat and radio waves  
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coal   a solid fossil fuel formed from plant remains  
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oil   a thick, black liquid fossil fuel  
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natural gas   a mixture of methane and other gases that come from fossils  
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nuclear energy   energy obtained from the nucleus of an atom  
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renewable energy   energy that is naturally replaced in a relative short time  
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biomass   the living or formally living material in an ecosystem  
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wind power   the use of wind to turn a turbine to generate energy  
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hydroelectric power   energy produced by the flowing of water  
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