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Renewable Energy Flashcards

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7198223587solar energysunlight that is converted into usable renewable energy0
7198223588hydroelectric energyrenewable energy obtained from the movement of flowing water1
7198223589geothermal energyrenewable energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth2
7198223590wind energyrenewable energy captured by transforming the motion of air into electrical energy using a turbine3
7198223591biomass energyenergy created through the burning of biological materials, such as wood4
7198223592tidal energyrenewable energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels; used to generate electricity5
7198223593energy conservationthe practice of finding ways to use less energy or to use energy more efficiently6
7198223594efficiencythe percentage of energy that is actually used to perform work7
7198223595insulationbuilding material that blocks heat transfer between air inside and the air outside8
7198223596renewable energya resource that has a theoretically unlimited supply and is not depleted when used by humans.9
7198223597nonrenewable energya source of energy that has a finite supply capable of being exhausted.10
7198223598fossil fuelscoal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.11

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