Unit 4 Vocab Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
renewable resource | any material or energy source that cycles, or can be replaced easily within a short time period. |
solar energy | radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis. |
biomass fuels | organic materials produced in a renewable manner. |
geothermal energy | Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth. |
nonrenewable resources | material or energy source that cannot be replaced easily or requires extremely long amounts of time to replace itself. |
fossil fuels | fuels such as natural gas, charcoal, peat, coal, and petroleum(oil) that release energy when burned |
solar thermal system | uses the sun's energy, rather than fossil fuels, to generate low-cost, environmentally friendly thermal energy. |
photovoltaic system | A photovoltaic system, also PV system or solar power system, is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. |
passive solar system | the thermal mass (concrete, masonry, or water) is located directly behind the south-facing glass and in front of the heated indoor space and so there is no direct heating |
conservation | preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife. |
preservation | the state of being preserved, especially to a specified degree. |
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