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Fossil Fuels

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

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Coal

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

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Coal-fired Power Stations

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

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Turbine

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

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Generator

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

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Non-renewable Resources

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

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Renewable Energy

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

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Electrical Infrastructure

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

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Pylon

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

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Power Lines

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

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