SKF 4 R&W unit 3 vocabulary pages 54-55

The continuous movement of a liquid in one direction.

• flow

• dam

• turbine

A barrier built across a river to stop water from flowing, usually to create a lake or to produce energy.

• gear

• dam

• generator

Parts of an engine that convert power into movement

• shaft

• lines

• gears

A machine that produces electricity.

• turbine

• generator

• shaft

The energy an object has as a result of movement.

• kinetic energy

• sustainable

• flow

A long, narrow passage that people or liquids, gasses,etc. can move through

• shaft

• line

• erosion

The cables used to carry electricity over long distances.

• gears

• transmission lines

• diminishes

A machine or engine which uses air, gas, water, or steam to turn a wheel and produce power.

• treadmill

• turbant

• turbine

To mention something as an example, explanation, or proof of something.

• cite

• restrict

• dispose

To become or cause something to become smaller or weaker.

• disturbed

• diminish

• drained