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Chapter 17 eco

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

crude oil ? another name for petroleum
 

 2. 

nuclear energy ? energy found in the nucleus of an atom
 

 3. 

petroleum ? the remains of ancient organisms that changed into coal, oil or natural gas
 

 4. 

electric generator ? a machine that converts mechanical energy, or motion, into electrical energy
 

 5. 

nuclear fission ? occurs when light weight nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus and release a large amount of energy
 

 6. 

fossil fuel ? oil that is pumped from the ground
 

 7. 

nuclear fusion ? collisions that cause the nucleus to split
 

 8. 

oil reserves ? another name for petroleum
 



 
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