Science: Savvas Topic 2 Vocab

Front

A substance that releases energy when burned.

Back

fuel

Front

Burning fuel for heat and light

Back

combustion

Front

Device with rotating blades powered by water, steam, or air

Back

turbine

Front

Device converting motion energy to electrical energy

Back

generator

Front

Device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

Back

Battery

Front

Objects made for a specific purpose

Back

Device

Front

First or most important

Back

primary

Front

A substance from pressure and decaying organisms used for energy

Back

fossil fuel

Front

Solid fossil burned for energy

Back

coal

Front

A liquid fossil fuel that can be burned for energy.

Back

petroleum