Across
- 2. the conversion of the energy within an atom's nucleus to usable thermal energy by forcing together the small nuclei of lightweight elements under high temperature and pressure
- 4. electricity generated from the movement of the tides
- 7. a process that releases hydrogen by using an electric current to break down water molecules
- 8. a network of pipes that circulates water from the ground (for heating) and back into the ground (for cooling)
- 10. the energy produced from organic materials
- 11. the use of technology to collect, store, and distribute the sun's energy
- 13. a device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy
- 14. the accidental melting of the uranium fuel rods inside the core of a nuclear reactor, causing the release of radiation
- 15. fuels from organic sources
Down
- 1. the energy that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom
- 2. the conversion of the energy within an atom's nucleus to usable thermal energy by splitting apart atomic nuclei
- 3. a type of renewable energy that is generated deep within the earth
- 5. using the design of a building
- 6. electiricty generated from the energy of moving water
- 9. a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity
- 12. a device that converts hydrogen or another fuel into electricity
