| A | B |
|---|
| petroleum | a liquid source of energy made from decayed remains of plants and animals |
| fractional distillation | process used to separate hydrocarbon compounds |
| nonrenewable resource | resources that cannot be replaced after they are used. |
| nuclear reactor | uses energy from a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction |
| nuclear waste | radioactive byproducts that result when radioactive materials are used. |
| NIMBY | Not in my back yard |
| photovoltaic cell | A device used to convert solar energy into electricity |
| hydroelectricity | Electricity produced by moving water. |
| tidal energy | Energy produced by tidal energy |
| geothermal energy | Energy contain in the inner parts of the Earth. |
