Word Parts
solar
sunlight, comes from the sun
(Latin...Romans!)
sunlight
large solar panels are placed on the ground or on a building to collect sunlight that is converted to electricity
fuel
can be used to create heat or electricity
solar
the panels are expensive and cannot be recycled
climate change
the pollution from fossil fuels has changed the world's climates, unstable
photo
light (it's ancient Greek!)
hydroelectric
Uses water to turn turbines, typically the water is dammed
renewable
Can be made new again, does not run out
wind
large and noise-generating, also kills birds
carbon
the burned particles given off from fossil fuels, gets super heated by the sun
hydro
water (Greek)
wind
wind turbines are positioned on open land and generate power through the spinning
energy
power, often used to make light, heat, or electricity
geothermal
releases greenhouses, cannot be built everywhere, can cause earthquakes
carbon monoxide
toxic gas given off by burning materials that can sicken people and animals
bio
life (from Greek!)
biomass
biomass uses decomposition of organic material to turn turbines
source
where something comes from or starts
hydroelectric
can hurt natural habits, affect animals, can cause gasses to be released
runoff
when pollutants are carried by water, comes from waste from fossil fuel power plants
geo
earth (Greek...again)
geothermal
this power source comes from harnessing the heat of the earth's core using vents found close to the earth's surface
generate
to make or create something
biomass
causes emissions and smoke that is harmful to people and animals
silent killer (2)
asthma, bronchitis, decreased lung function, and respiratory infections
systemic inflammation, high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and premature death
Mercury (emitted heavily by coal power plants) affecting infant and child brain development. Links air pollution to cognitive decline, dementia,
low birth weight, preterm birth, and congenital abnormalities