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These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to combustion, fossil fuels, and nuclear power based on the lecture notes.
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Combustion
The process of burning something, typically releasing heat.
Emissions
Gases released by power plants including water vapor, CO2, and sulfur.
Natural Gas (NG)
A cleaner-burning fossil fuel that produces less pollution and is easier to manage.
Coal Ash
Waste material produced from burning coal, requiring careful storage due to environmental risks.
Nuclear Fission
The splitting of atoms, such as Uranium-235, that releases a significant amount of heat.
Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
A method of extracting natural gas and petroleum that can pose environmental risks.
Flaring
The burning of waste methane at oil rigs to convert it to CO2, which is a less potent greenhouse gas.
Half-life
The time required for half of a radioactive substance to decay, indicating its stability.
Yucca Mountain
Proposed site for nuclear waste storage that faces public opposition in Nevada.
Nuclear Accident
An unexpected event that compromises the safety of a nuclear power plant, potentially leading to radiation release.