Academic Vocabulary
Energy Vocaulary
Vocabulary
Transitive and Intransitive
Energy Sources
100
This adjective describes something that is harmful or unfavorable. Starts with an "a"
adverse
100
This noun refers to a machine that converts mechanical energy into electricity.
generator
100
This verb means to get rid of something, especially waste.
dispose
100
In "The engineer fixed the generator," the verb "fixed" is ______ because it has a direct object.
transitive
100
Name this energy source
solar
200
This noun refers to a substance added to something to improve or preserve it.
additive
200
This structure is built to hold back water and create a reservoir.
dam
200
To mention something as proof or support for an argument.
cite
200
In the sentence "The turbine spins," the verb "spins" is ______.
intransitive
200
Name this energy source
hydro/hydroelectric
300
This verb means to prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
cultivate
300
A long, narrow passage that things can move through.
shaft
300
This adjective describes two things that are similar and happening at the same time or facing the same direction, equally apart.
parallel
300
Identify the transitive verb:
"The dam restricts the flow of water."
"restricts"
300
Name this structure
Windmill/Wind turbine
400
This verb means to reduce something to the smallest possible amount.
minimize
400
These lines move electricity over long distances.
transmission lines
400
This adjective starting with an "s" describes practices that can continue long-term without harming the environment.
sustainable
400
True or False: The verb "fall" in "The leaves fall" is intransitive.
True
400
The leading contributor to global warming is the emission of CO2 from burning fossil fuels. What does CO2 stand for?
carbon dioxide
500
This adjective describes something that cannot be eaten.
inedible
500
his type of energy is associated with motion.
kinetic energy
500
This verb starting with an "r" means to limit or control something.
restrict
500
Convert this intransitive sentence to transitive: "The shaft rotates."
"The motor rotates the shaft."
"The engineer rotates the shaft."
"Kinetic energy rotates the shaft."
"The turbine’s movement rotates the shaft."
"A mechanical force rotates the shaft."
500
Name this energy source
Geothermal