P3 Flashcards

1
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Biofuel

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Any fuel taken from living or recently living materials, such as animal waste

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2
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Carbon-neutral

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A biofuel from a living organism that takes in as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as is released when the fuel is burned

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3
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geothermal energy

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energy released by radioactive substances deep within the Earth

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4
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National grid

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the network of cables and transformers used to transfer electricity from power stations to consumers (i.e., homes, shops, offices, factories etc.)

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5
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Nuclear fuel

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substance used in nuclear reactors that releases energy due to nuclear fission

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6
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Nucleus

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tiny positively charged object composed of protons and neutrons at the centre of every atom

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7
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Reactor core

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the thick steel vessel used to contain fuel rods, control rods and the moderator in a nuclear fission reactor

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8
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Renewable energy

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energy from natural sources that is always being replenished so it never runs out

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