Eight terms related to energy are written below, but the order of the letters has been scrambled. Unscramble the letters and write the answer on the line below.
1. Plant matter or methane
S O B S A M I
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2. Heat from the earth
G A M E R E L O T H
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3. Supplied as a public utility for lighting, heating, etc.
Y L C C R T E T I I E
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4. “Non-renewable” fuels
L U S S I F L E F O S (2 words)
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5. Wood or sunlight
W E N A L E B R E
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6. Source of paraffin, kerosene, fuel oil, gasoline, etc.
R U M E L P O T E
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7. Electricity from sunlight
O C I H P A T L O V O T
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8. Energy from the sun’s rays
P O R O W L R E S A (2 words)
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(by George Sholin of the California Energy Commission)
Why is wind energy so popular?
Because it has a lot of fans.
Did you hear about the foolish gardener?
He planted a light bulb and thought he would get a power plant.
What would a barefooted man get if he steps on an electric wire?
A pair of shocks.
What do you call a silly old man?
A fossil fool.
What do cars driven late at night burn for fuel?
Midnight oil.
to be angry or worried
Don’t get all steamed up and start an argument. Try to stay calm.
to work too hard without enough rest
People who burn the candle at both ends often have accidents because they
are tired.
to work late into the night
Because she had a term paper due the next morning, Paulette was burning the
midnight oil to finish it on time.
to lose one’s interest or desire, often due to overuse
After the 1994 season, Michael Jordan was burned out on basketball. He
wanted to play baseball instead.
to discover or find out
Once the workers got wind of the free drinks, there was a line at the
restaurant.
meaningless or unimportant talk
The presenter promised his workshop would be very informative and exciting,
but I left early because I thought he was full of hot air.