Unit 4 Vocabulary Quizs

Nuclear Energy

• The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction; the binding energy of the atomic nucleus.

• A type of energy derived from fossil fuels.

• Energy produced by solar panels.

• The energy generated by wind turbines.

Wind Energy

• The use of the force of moving air to drive an electric generator.

• The process of converting solar energy into electrical energy.

• The method of harnessing geothermal heat for electricity generation.

• The technique of using water flow to generate power.

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.

Stewardship

• The careful and responsible management of a resource

• The act of ignoring resources

• The process of wasting resources

• The ability to acquire resources easily

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 material used in construction.

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.

Geothermal Energy

• The energy produced by heat within Earth.

• Energy derived from solar radiation.

• Energy generated by wind movement.

• Energy obtained from fossil fuels.

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.

Conservation

• The wise use of and preservation of natural resources

• The exploitation of natural resources for economic gain

• The complete destruction of natural habitats

• The unregulated use of wildlife for commercial purposes