Energy definitions

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AS geog (mr a) Flashcards on Energy definitions, created by doylej on 02/01/2014.
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Fossil fuels made up of dead organic material, derived from living matter
Flow resources Renewable energy made through movement/wind tidal/HEP
Hydro electric power the production of electricity through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Geothermal power power derived from hot springs (iceland)
Greenhouse gases gases produced (mainly by non-renewable sources) which, in large quantities have negative effects on the environment e.g CO2
Secondary energy the energy that has been derived from the raw material eg electricity
stock resource finite resources, like fossil fuels
primary energy primary energy is an energy form found in nature that hasn't been subjected to any conversion processes. it's energy contained in raw fuels and other forms of energy received as an input to a system
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