A | B |
geothermal | heat from within the earth |
wind | air in motion; occurs due to unequal heating of the earth's surface; machines collect it's kinetic energy |
solar | sun's rays changed to heat and electricity |
nonrenewable energy sources | comes out of the ground but cannot be replenished |
renewable energy sources | can be replenished in a short period of time |
biomass | organic material made from plants and animals |
hydropower | uses water to turn turbines to make electricity |
ethanol | transportation fuel made from corn |
biodiesel | made from left-over food products (oil and fats) |
biogas (methane) | fuel made from rotting garbage or manure |
work | force times distance |
energy | the ability to do work |