Energy and Power Resources Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to energy and power resources, their conservation, and geological processes.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

A form of natural gas that has been compressed for use as a cleaner fuel alternative in transportation.

Energy Conservation

The practice of reducing energy consumption through using less of an energy service.

Degradation

The reduction of the Earth's surface due to the removal of materials, resulting in the lowering of landforms.

Denudation

The combined action of weathering and erosion that leads to the wearing away of the Earth's surface.

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from sediments deposited over time, often in layers, that can contain fossils.

Mechanical Weathering

The breakdown of rocks through physical processes without changing their chemical composition.

Chemical Weathering

The process of breaking down rocks through chemical reactions that alter their composition.

Biological Weathering

Weathering caused by the activities of living organisms such as plants and animals.

Soil Conservation

The protection of soil from erosion and degradation to maintain its fertility and productivity.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Hydroelectric Power

Electricity generated by harnessing the energy from flowing or falling water.