Virginia SOL Science 5.9 Energy Resources

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What is nuclear power?

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Energy that is produced by atomic reactions through nuclear fission (splitting the nucleus of an atom).

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What is hydropower?

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Energy produced by the movement of flowing water.

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What is pollution?

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The release of harmful materials into the environment.

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What is oil?

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A liquid fossil fuel energy resource formed from the remains of small marine plants and animals buried under heat and pressure.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels that trap heat and increase Earth's average temperature.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is biomass?

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Organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a renewable energy source.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel in the form of gas, primarily composed of methane, used for heating and electricity.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is energy conservation?

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The practice of using less energy by being more efficient or reducing waste.