Earth Science: Chapter 7

The reaction that occurs on the sun is

Fossil fuels are mixtures of compounds called

Organic matter such as plants or manure that can be burnt to produce energy is called

When minerals form in cracks in rocks they are called

The illustration shows the operation of a

In nuclear fission

The devices in the picture are used to capture what type of energy?

In a nuclear reactor what is used as the fuel?

Nuclear accidents have occurred at

The dam in this picture provides what type of energy?

Which of these minerals exists as a native element?

The device in the picture heats water using what type of energy?

Petroleum is also known as

The process of carbonization leads to the formation of

Most minerals form as part of a compound. So, they are mined in the form of

Which of these is a natural, inorganic solid that has a characteristic chemical composition

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

When streams carry mineral fragments until the current becomes too weak it forms a(n)

The picture illustrates how what type of energy can be used?

Which of the following is the first thing to form during the formation of coal?