| A | B |
|---|
| renewable | to restore or replenish |
| uranium | metal used in nuclear power |
| fission | splitting of the nucleus of an atom |
| reliable | dependable in achievement, accuracy and honesty |
| fossil fuels | coal, petroleum, natural gas |
| biomass | organic material that can be converted to fuel |
| hydroelectric | energy from falling water |
| geothermal | internal heat of the earth |
| turbine | a machine with blades driven by air, water or steam |
| generator | a machine that converts one form of enery into another |
| convert | to change |
| disaster | sudden event which causes loss of life and damage |
| evaluate | to determine the value of |
| meltdown | the melting of a large part of a nuclear reactor |
| partial | incomplete |
| nuclear reactor | which a chain reaction is begun and is controlled to get power |
| radioactive | releasing radiation |
| contaminated | to make harmful by adding radioactive material |
| coolant | a substance used to reduce temperature |
