U3 Vocabulary practice

Definition: a specialized semiconductor diode that converts visible light into direct current (DC)

• Hydroelectric energy

• Geothermal energy

• Renewable energy

• Photovoltaic cells

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Definition: energy derived from the movement of water

• Tidal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydroelectric energy

Definition: The process by which two or more small nuclei fuse to make a bigger nucleus.

• geothermal energy

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear energy

• photovoltaic cells

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Definition: Fuel that is made from natural elements such as plants, vegetables, and reusable materials, usually as a substitute for diesel.

• Biodiesel

• Fuel

• Ethanol

• Biofuel

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

Definition: energy from a source that is not depleted when used.

• Nuclear energy

• Renewable energy

• Fossil fuel

• Geothermal energy

Definition: uses mechanical and electrical equipment to enhance the conversion of solar energy to heat and electric power.

• Active solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Definition: a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

• Nuclear energy

• Fossil fuel

• Renewable energy

• Geothermal energy

Definition: a colorless, odorless greenhouse gas that occurs both naturally and as a result of people's activities. Methane is produced by the decay of plants, animals, and waste, as well as other processes.

• Methane (CH4)

• Petroleum (oil)

• Nitrous oxide (n2o)

• Carbon dioxide (co2)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Definition: A form of energy obtained from within the earth, originating in its core; also, energy produced by extracting the earth's internal heat.

• Nuclear energy

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

• Passive solar energy

Definition: A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.

• Turbine

• Boiler

• Generator

• Condenser

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3