envi sci 4th Flashcards
(39 cards)
Sun is the source of energy on Earth
solar energy
what kind of energy is converted to electrical energy through the use of solar cells or photovoltaic cells
Radiant energy
Radiant energy is converted to electrical energy through the use of ?
solar cells or photovoltaic cells.
We can have used the energy from ______ when windmills turn that is connected to a generator that produces electricity
Wind energy
Energy from water can be used to generate electricity by falling and flowing water.
Hydroelectric Energy
What kind of energy is from the top of a waterfall or dam that is converted to kinetic energy as the waterfalls or flows and hits the blades?
Potential Energy
energy derived from the heat inside the earth
Geothermal energy
rank of the philippines in terms of geothermal energy
Ranked second after U.S
also use in making salt, in drying, in agriculture and recreation, and in health.
Geothermal
Where was the dendrothermal derived from?
dendron meaning tree
a kind of heat energy produced by burning wood.
Dendrothermal Power
derived from living organisms, usually, plants and animal material to produce electricity or heat
biomass
renewable energy source produced from the decomposition of organic matter
biogas
used by converting energy from tides into useful forms of energy
tidal energy
formed from decayed plants and animals that were buried millions of years ago by chemical decomposition
fossil fuel
a hard black-colored substance like rock
coal
is composed of methane which, is a highly flammable gas
natural gas
a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that are formed in a million years
petroleum
this oil is black, thick, and filtered into other products before it can be used
petroleum
uses the generated heat in an enclosed area to convert water into steam that turns the turbines in generators
nuclear power plant
is produced using the heat from a nuclear reaction
nuclear energy
can be roughly classified as renewable and non-renewable energy resources
energy sources
The fast-growing population, the increasing demand for resources, and the rise in technology contribute to the consumption of energy sources
depletion of fossil fuel
excavated soil is simply pushed over the side of the exploratory cut, creating ugly scars, landslides, and severe erosion problems
Destruction of soil and soil erosion