Chapter 5.2 Energy Resources Key Terms

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  1. 4. HydroElectric Power; a form of energy generated by the
  2. 7. a natural fuel such as coal, oil, or gas, formed in the
  3. 9. the supply of energy that is in line with economic developments and environmental needs
  4. 11. photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate sunlight solar radiation.
  5. 12. a gas such as methane that can be used as a fuel and is produced by fermenting organic matter.
  6. 13. of free-falling water to electricity
  7. 14. form of energy produced by the tides or waves
  8. 15. the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into
  9. 17. heat energy from the earth- geo (earth) + thermal (heat) which
  10. 18. past from the remains of living organisms
  11. 20. fissures and extract oil or gas
  12. 21. such as wind or solar energy. also known as an infinite resource or alternative energy
  13. 22. an alcohol produced from plant matter such a sugar cane or maize which can be used as an alternative to petrol
  14. 23. form of energy that converts sunlight into electrical energy either
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  1. 1. resources that will run out and not be replenished by natural means on a level equal to consumption. also known as a finite resource. Example: oil, natural gas and coal
  2. 2. the energy released by nuclear reactions in the nucleus of
  3. 3. energy by the use of wind turbines to generate electricity.
  4. 5. such as uranium or plutonium.
  5. 6. systems that react promptly to sudden changes in supply-demand balance
  6. 8. the reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price with a consideration of the environmental impact.
  7. 10. rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open
  8. 16. any natural resource that can replenish itself naturally over
  9. 19. from the formation of radioactive decay of material inside the earth. These underground reservoirs of steam and hot water can be tapped to generate electricity.