Technology 4

Oil wells

Holes made in the ground for the removal of oil

Offshore

Away from or at a distance from the coast

Coal mines

Deep holes or systems of holes underground from which coal is removed

Pipeline

Very large tube through which liquid or gas can flow for long distances

Onshore

On the land (opposite of offshore)

Hydroelectric

Producing electricity by the force of fast

Tidal power

Using the force of the sea tide to produce energy

Renewables

Renewable sources of energy

Consumption

How much is used of something

Power-hungry

Using a great amount of energy

Appliances

Equipment, especially electrical equipment, used in the home

Consuming

Using (e.g. energy, time), especially in large amounts

Gas-guzzler

One that uses a lot of fuel

Energy-efficient

Using only a little electricity, gas, etc.

Food miles

Distance food is transported from where it is produced to when it reaches the consumer

Carbon footprint

Measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that your activities create

Deposits

Layers formed under the ground, especially over a very long period

Finite

Having an end, limited