Academic Vocabulary
"The production of energy in a particular form"
generation
Zara's large-scale solution for energy
solar panels on the roof
"Why don't we consider an alternative energy source?"
asking a question
Whose idea did Jane call a "great idea" (two things)?
Zara
I come from heat deep underground. I'm often found near hot springs.
geothermal
"To start a system that is intended to last a long time"
establish (+200 points for saying the meaning in Mongolian)
Allen's small-scale, simple solution
low-energy lightbulbs
"I can assure you that the company wouldn't do anything unsafe."
reassuring (give 100 point another team)
What did Jane say when Allen brought up rubbish and plastic containers?
"That's not what we're discussing right now"? +200 point
I run on vegetable oil, corn, or animal waste. Some cars burn me.
biomass / biofuel?
"A decrease in something" (appears in the transcript)
decline
Why did Abdul suggest cleaning dirty windows?
(wrong answer -100 point)
let in more natural light
"I really like it because... but there are other considerations"
adding information
Why was Simon interrupted twice?
he interrupted others and went off topic
I use ocean tides. The moon's gravity controls me.
tidal power (+100 points for saying the meaning in Mongolian)
If a system works perfectly without wasting any energy or time, how do we describe it?
Efficient
What did Zara suggest getting rid of (the second time she spoke)?
one photocopiers
"I can't help but feel that a solar project would be too ambitious."
expressing reservations
What important idea did Jane leave out of her summary?
getting rid of one photocopier
"On the island of El Hierro, I act like a giant battery. When there is extra wind, I am pumped into a reservoir to be used later." -200
Water Power / Hydroelectric Energy.
Academic synonym for "enough"
(first letter is "s")
sufficient
One drawback Abdul mentioned about a solar energy system
high installation cost? (or expensive maintenance)
"I see your point, but..."
challenging a point (make a sentence and say it to get 200 point)
"Every small-scale system is different because every building is different." What does this say about experimental technology? (wrong answer -100)
not standardized / needs customization
"I am the general term for energy sources like wind, sun, and water that do not run out and are environmentally friendly."
Renewable Energy / Alternative Energy. (add 200 point one team)