Energy Vocabulary

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Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.

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Renewable Energy

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Energy that comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished, ex. fossil fuels

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Non-renewable Energy

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Is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth

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Geothermal Energy

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The process by which wind is used to generate electricity. 

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Wind Energy

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Radiant energy emitted by the sun.

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Solar Energy

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A form of energy generated by the conversion of free-falling water to electricity

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Hyrdopower

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Organic matter used as a fuel, especially in a power station for the generation of electricity. Ex. burning wood chips

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Biomass

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Make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.

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Modify

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Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

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Precise

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The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

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Tradition