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Energy Sources
Picture Vocabulary
Matter and Energy
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Energy
The ability to cause change.
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Energy Resource
A source or supply of energy that can be used
to generate electrical power to meet people’s
needs.
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Renewable
An energy resource such as trees or wind that is replaceable by natural means.
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Nonrenewable
An energy resource that takes millions of years to form from the remains of plants and animals, such as
coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Fossil Fuel
A natural non-renewable fuel such as coal, oil, or natural
gas formed over a very long time in the geological past
from the remains of living organisms.
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Coal
A hard, black, solid fuel formed from the remains
of plants over millions of years and extracted
from the ground; a nonrenewable fossil fuel.
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Petroleum (Oil)
A flammable, yellow-to-black liquid composed of
hydrocarbons occurring naturally beneath Earth’s
surface; a nonrenewable fossil fuel processed to make
gasoline used in vehicles.
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Natural Gas
A gas, usually found in the ground positioned
above petroleum deposits, that is burned to
obtain energy; a nonrenewable fossil fuel.
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Nuclear Power
The splitting of uranium atoms to release energy.
Uranium is found in some minerals and is classified
as a nonrenewable natural resource.
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Biomass
Biological material such as plant material or
animal waste converted to a usable energy
source; a renewable resource.
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Wind Energy
Turbines harness the movement of air and convert it to
useable energy; wind energy is a renewable resource.
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Hydropower
Movement of water through a dam in a river is
converted to useable energy; hydropower is a
renewable resource.
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Geothermal Energy
Heat is harnessed from deep beneath Earth’s surface
and converted to useable energy; geothermal energy is
a renewable resource.
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Solar Resources
The Sun’s energy is collected and converted to
useable energy; solar energy is a renewable
resource.
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Pollution
The presence of harmful or unwanted levels of
material in the environment.
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Landfill
Disposal site for solid waste.
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Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that
absorb and retain heat energy. In moderation these
gases insulate a planet from extreme temperature
variations; high amounts cause air pollution and
overheat the planet.
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Recycling
Reduce: Make smart purchasing decisions that result in
less waste and packaging.
Reuse: Find ways to reuse containers and products.
Recycle: Properly dispose of used resources so they
can be reprocessed into new products.
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Conservation
Efforts to wisely use, distribute, and protect valuable
resources such as fresh water, soil, unique
environments, and energy resources, as well as natural
and human-made materials.