Unit 8: Power Resources

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to energy resources, their types, applications, and impacts based on the provided lecture notes.

Energy Resources

Sources from which energy can be obtained, categorized as renewable or non-renewable.

Weternable Resources

Resources that can be replenished naturally in a short time, such as solar and wind energy.

Non-renewable Resources

Resources that cannot be replaced after they are used, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

Coal

A fossil fuel formed from the decomposition of plants, used for industrial processes, electricity generation, and domestic heating.

Anthracite Coal

The highest quality coal with the greatest heat and hydrocarbon content, burning quietly and offering maximum energy.

Natural Gas

A fossil fuel primarily made of methane, used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

Petroleum

Liquid fossil fuel used primarily as a motor fuel derived from marine organisms, requiring refining for various products.

Hydroelectric Power (HEP)

Electricity generated from water flowing through turbines, considered a renewable resource.

Biomass

Organic material that can be used as fuel, including plant matter and waste materials.

Nuclear Energy

Energy released during nuclear fission, harnessed for electricity generation and alternative energy solutions.

Grid System

A network for transmitting electricity from power stations to consumers, connecting different energy sources across a region.

Rural Electrification

Provision of electricity to rural areas, enhancing living standards and supporting agricultural and industrial growth.

Alternative Energy

Energy sourced from renewable alternatives such as wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal power.

Tidal Power

Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of tidal movements, considered renewable.

Gasification of Coal

A process that converts coal into gas for cleaner energy use, turning it into a more transportable and efficient fuel source.

Environmental Impact

The effect of energy production and usage on the environment, including pollution and resource depletion.