Unit 4 Vocabulary Quizs

Fission

• The process by which a nucleus splits into two or more fragments and releases neutrons and energy.

• The process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

• The process of an atom absorbing a neutron and becoming unstable.

• The process of electrons being emitted from an atom.

Natural Resource

• Any natural material used by humans, such as water, petroleum, minerals, forests, and animals.

• A synthetic product created for industrial use.

• A type of renewable energy source.

• A man-made object that serves a specific purpose.

Energy Resource

• A natural resource that humans use to generate energy.

• A type of renewable energy that cannot be depleted.

• A synthetic material used in energy production.

• A method of conserving energy resources.

Renewable Resource

• A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed.

• A resource that is finite and cannot be replenished.

• A resource that is available in unlimited quantities.

• A resource that is harmful to the environment.

Nonrenewable Resource

• A resource that forms at a rate much slower than the rate at which it is consumed.

• A resource that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.

• A resource that is abundant and widely available.

• A resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced.

Solar Energy

• The energy received by Earth from the sun in the form of radiation.

• A type of energy generated by wind turbines.

• Energy produced by burning fossil fuels.

• The energy stored in the Earth's core.

Conservation

• The act of using natural resources without any restrictions

• The wise use of and preservation of natural resources

• The complete elimination of natural resources

• The process of exploiting natural resources for profit

Hydroelectric Energy

• Electrical energy produced by the flow of water.

• Energy generated from solar panels.

• Energy derived from wind turbines.

• Energy obtained from fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuel

• A renewable energy resource derived from solar power.

• A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.

• An energy source that is always available and does not deplete.

• A type of energy that is produced from nuclear reactions.

Material Resource

• A natural resource that humans use to make objects or to consume as food and drink.

• A synthetic product created by humans for industrial use.

• A type of resource that is only found in urban areas.

• A resource that is exclusively used for recreational purposes.