energy vocabulary
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Energy Vocabulary. Rogich Earth Science. Instructions. Create a 3 columns in your notebook, titled Word, Definition, & Sentence Write the vocabulary word in the heading in the “Word ” column of your 3 column notes Write the following sentences in the “Sentence ” column. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Energy Vocabulary
Rogich Earth Science
Instructions
1. Create a 3 columns in your notebook, titled Word, Definition, & Sentence
2. Write the vocabulary word in the heading in the “Word” column of your 3 column notes
3. Write the following sentences in the “Sentence” column.
4. Then we will discuss what the word may mean by the context of the sentences
5. Write the definition in the “Definition” column of your notes.
Nonrenewable Energy
The burning of gasoline is considered a nonrenewable energy.
Renewable Energy
Wind power is considered a renewable energy sources.
Fossil Fuel
The world’s reliance on fossil fuels is creating a shortage across the globe.
Petroleum
Petroleum is where gasoline or crude oil originates.
Solar Energy
Solar energy at Nellis Air Force base saves the government over $1 million a year in energy costs.
Geothermal Energy
The northwest United States relies on geothermal energy for some of its power.
Biomass Fuel
Biomass fuel is considered a clean energy source.
Hydroelectric Power
Hoover Dam generates hydroelectric power for California and Nevada.
Nuclear Energy
Most U.S. Navy ships rely on nuclear energy for power.
What is a Nonrenewable Energy?
What is Nonrenewable Energy?
An energy from a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is consumed
What is a Renewable Energy?
What is a Renewable Energy?An energy from a resource that is constantly being formed
What is a Fossil Fuel
What is a Fossil Fuel?
A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago; ex: oil, coal, and natural gas
What is Petroleum?
What is Petroleum?
A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds; used widely as a fuel source
What is Solar Energy?
What is Solar Energy?
The energy received by Earth from the sun in the form of radiation
What is Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
The energy produced by heat within Earth
What is Biomass?
What is Biomass?
Plant material, manure, or any other organic matter that is used as an energy source
What is Hydroelectric Power?
What is Hydroelectric Power?Electrical energy produced by the flow of water
What is Nuclear Energy?
What is Nuclear Energy?
The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the binding energy of the atomic nucleus
ENERGY!