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Term | Definition |
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Non-renewable energy | Energy sources that will eventually run out |
Renewable energy | Energy sources that will last forever |
Oil | A non renewable energy source |
Coal | A non renewable energy source |
Wind energy | A renewable energy source |
Solar | A renewable energy source |
Water | A renewable energy source |
Geothermal | A renewable energy source |
Peat | A non-renewable energy source |
Gas | A non-renewable energy source |
Biomass | A renewable energy source |
Hydroelectric power | The creation of electricity by using the force of falling water (e.g a dam) |
Wind turbines | The instrument used to create wind energy |
Solar panels | The instrument we use to create solar energy from the sun |
Global warming | The warming up of the earth due to fossil fuels and air pollution |
Acid rain | A substance created when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide are released into the atmosphere. |
Smog | The gases from burning fossil fuels mix with sunlight |