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Unit 5 - Communication

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wind farm
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solar panel
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hydroelectric
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dam
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nuclear power
oil rig
Oil rig
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/ˈɔɪl ɹˈɪɡ/
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a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

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The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico extracts crude oil from deep beneath the seabed.
Engineers work around the clock on the oil rig to ensure smooth operation and safety.

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wind farm
Wind farm
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/wˈɪnd fˈɑːɹm/

a place located in land or sea where a group of devices, called wind turbines, use the wind to generate electricity

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solar panel
Solar panel
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/sˈoʊlɚ pˈænəl/

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

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hydroelectric
Hydroelectric
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relating to the electric power which is generated by the flow of water

dam
Dam
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a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

What is a "dam"?

A dam is a large structure built to control or stop the flow of water, usually across a river or stream. It is designed to hold back water, creating a storage area for various purposes, such as providing water, generating electricity, or preventing floods. Dams are often made of concrete, earth, or rock and can vary in size from small ones used for farming to large ones that create lakes or power entire regions. They play an important role in managing water and protecting areas from flooding.

nuclear power
Nuclear power
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/nˈuːklɪɹ pˈaʊɚ/

a type of energy generated by splitting atoms to release their stored energy

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