"Energy" Spark Science Review Flashcard

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renewable energy

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energy that comes from earth's natural resources that does NOT run out, such as wind and sunlight

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Nuclear Power

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an energy resource that uses uranium to generate power

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This machine turns with the wind to produce energy.

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wind turbine

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What is hydroelectric power? This is also known simply as "hydro power".

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electricity generated by falling or flowing water.

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"the path around which an electric current circulates" is known as a?

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circuit

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Radioactive

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giving out a certain type of harmful energy, called radiation.

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electric current

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the flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What are the main energy resources used in the United States?

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fossil fuels - oil, natural gas, and coal.