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- 3. A radioactive element used as fuel in nuclear reactors.
- 5. Oil extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rock through hydraulic fracturing.
- 8. Devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity.
- 10. The minimum amount of electricity required to meet continuous demand.
- 12. Energy generated by converting wind movement into electricity using turbines.
- 13. A reaction where atomic nuclei split, releasing large amounts of energy.
- 15. Fuels Energy sources formed from the remains of ancient organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas.
- 16. Electricity produced from the movement of water through turbines in a dam or river.
- 17. Fuel Cell A device that generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct.
- 20. A liquid fossil fuel made of hydrocarbons, used primarily for transportation and heating.
- 21. Power generated from the movement of ocean tides.
- 22. The highest level of energy consumption at a given time.
- 24. A biofuel made from fermented crops like corn or sugarcane.
- 25. A modernized electrical grid using digital technology to improve efficiency and reliability.
- 26. Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be converted from one form to another.
- 30. A renewable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
- 31. The rate at which energy is used or transferred, measured in watts.
- 32. Power A system that uses mirrors to focus sunlight and generate electricity.
- 33. Gas A fossil fuel composed mainly of methane, used for electricity generation and heating.
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- 1. Energy from organic materials such as wood, crops, and animal waste.
- 2. Hazardous byproducts from nuclear reactions that require long-term storage.
- 4. Energy released from atomic nuclei through fission reactions.
- 6. A process of extracting oil or natural gas by injecting high-pressure fluid into rock formations.
- 7. A solid fossil fuel composed mainly of carbon, formed from ancient plant material.
- 9. Energy harnessed from sunlight using photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems.
- 11. A network of power stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems delivering electricity.
- 14. Fuels derived from plant material, including ethanol and biodiesel.
- 18. Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
- 19. The simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from the same energy source.
- 23. The percentage of total energy input that does useful work.
- 27. When energy is transformed, some is lost as heat, increasing entropy.
- 28. Sands A mixture of sand, clay, water, and bitumen, an unconventional petroleum source.
- 29. Heat energy from the Earth's interior used for electricity or direct heating.