chapter 2 part 1

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What is a fossil fuel?

Back

A carbon-based fuel formed from living matter

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Non-renewable

Back

A resource that exists in a finite amount

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What is an example of renewable energy? Options: Natural gas, Coal, Nuclear energy, Solar power

Back

Solar power

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Electromagnetic induction

Back

A process for generating electricity using a metal coil and a magnet

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What does a generator do?

Back

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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What is a turbine?

Back

A machine that revolves using gas, steam, or air

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What is the purpose of a burner?

Back

To hold fuel as it is burned

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What does a boiler do?

Back

Heats water to convert it into steam

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What is solar power?

Back

Energy harnessed from sunlight

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What is tidal power?

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Energy generated from the movement of tides