Natural science notes:

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Fossil Fuels

Plants and animal matter from long ago that became coal after being buried under mud and sand.

Coal

A type of fossil fuel formed from plants millions of years ago that traps and stores energy from the sun.

Coal-fired Power Stations

Facilities that burn coal to produce energy, using that energy to heat water into steam.

Turbine

A device made of metal blades that turns like a propeller, driven by steam to generate electricity.

Generator

A large machine that produces electricity, powered by the movement of a turbine.

Non-renewable Resources

Resources like fossil fuels that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.

Renewable Energy

Energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower that can be replenished.

Electrical Infrastructure

The systems and structures needed to generate and distribute electricity, including power stations and power lines.

Pylon

A large pole that supports electrical cables, part of the electrical infrastructure.

Power Lines

Cables that carry electricity from power stations to consumers, part of the electrical infrastructure.