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9Sci CH25
9th Science CH25 Energy Sources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fractional distillation | a process based on boiling points used in oil refineries to separate the chemical compounds in crude oil into gasoline, kerosene, and other products |
| geothermal energy | thermal energy source located far below Earth’s crust |
| hydroelectricity | electricity produced by the energy of moving water |
| NIMBY | Not In My BackYard; a point of view that supports an issue such as nuclear generation of electricity as long as it does not take place close to home |
| nonrenewable resource | resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which cannot be replaced after they are used up |
| nuclear reactor | a device that generates electricity from a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction |
| nuclear waste | radioactive by-products from nuclear power generation, nuclear medicine, and so one; storing nuclear waste is a political and environmental problem |
| petroleum | crude oil; formed by decaying remains of plants and animals; a fossil fuel that is burned and used to make lubricants and plastics |
| photovoltaic cell | a device used to convert solar energy directly into electrical energy; also called a solar cell |
| tidal energy | energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels; used to generate electricity |
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