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- 2. A fossil fuel used in some power plants to generate heat and produce electricity.
- 5. A type of power plant that uses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity.
- 6. The central area in a power plant where operators monitor and control the plant's operations.
- 8. The process of carrying electricity from the power plant to substations and distribution lines.
- 10. A machine inside a power plant that converts energy into electricity.
- 11. A type of power plant that uses the energy from splitting atoms to generate electricity.
- 12. A type of energy source that can be naturally replenished, such as solar or wind power.
- 14. The measure of how well a power plant converts fuel into usable electricity.
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- 1. A form of energy that powers our homes, schools, and devices.
- 3. A device that captures energy from the sun and converts it into electricity.
- 4. A device that uses the force of steam, wind, or water to generate power.
- 7. A large facility where electricity is generated and produced.
- 8. A device that changes the voltage of electricity, making it safe for use in homes.
- 9. A facility that receives electricity from power plants and distributes it to local areas.
- 13. The hot vapor created when water is heated, often used to turn a turbine in a power plant.
- 15. A substance used to produce heat or energy, such as coal, gas, or oil.
