Vocab
Biomass that has been processed or refined into liquid
What is Biofuel?
3 primary sources of energy
What is coal, natural gas, and oil?
Movement of tides by the gravitational force of the Moon (isn't considered to become a major energy source)
What is Tidal Energy?
The basic unit of energy
What is Joule?
Biological material that's been fossilized for millions of years
What is fossil fuels?
Lighter than oil; used to make nitrogen fertilizer, that heats homes
What is Natural Gas?
Uses the wind to create power, but isn't always reliable
What is Wind Energy?
Uses falling water to create energy
What is Hydroelectricity?
Is formed from remains of trees and other plant material; preserved 280-360- million years ago.
What is Coal?
Production of energy is created by the decay of radioactive elements deep inside the Earths Crust.
What is Geothermal Energy?
Injecting water, chemicals, and particulates into porous rock that contains natural gas or oil
What is fracking?
Formed when Uranium-235 is but by a neutron, splitting into two parts; created heat and energy
What is Nuclear Fission?
3 major examples of potentially renewable energy
What is Biofuels, Biomass and Wood?
Generating heat and electricity at the same time
What is Cogeneration?
Formed from remains of phytoplankton, died 50-150 million years ago
What is Petroleum?
Uses wood as fuel, can be sustainable if trees are harvested in a sustainable manner
What is Solid Biomass?