Solar Energy Word Search
A free Solar Energy word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the terms and ideas of a school subject, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: SOLAR, SUNLIGHT, PHOTOVOLTAIC, PHOTON, ELECTRON, RADIATION, SPECTRUM, ABSORPTION, CONVERSION, EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE, SUSTAINABLE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Solar Energy word list, defined
- SOLAR /ˈsoʊlər/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or derived from the sun; of or relating to the sun or its energy. Related: sun, solar-powered, sunny, radiant.
- SUNLIGHT /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ · noun
- The light emitted by the sun, especially when it is shining brightly. Natural light, especially from the sun. Related: daylight, sunbeams, radiance, illumination.
- PHOTOVOLTAIC /fɒtəˈvɒltəɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or producing electricity from sunlight, especially by means of solar cells or photovoltaic cells. Related: solar, sun-powered, solar-powered.
- PHOTON /fɒtɒn/ · noun
- A particle of light, typically of very short wavelength, either emitted or reflected by a body. In physics, a photon is a quantum of electromagnetic radiation. Related: particle, ray, beam, light.
- ELECTRON /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/ · noun
- A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and moving around the nucleus. Electrons are the primary carriers of electricity in solids and are responsible for chemical bonding. Related: negatron, subatomic particle, charged particle, beta particle.
- RADIATION /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ · noun
- The process in which energy is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves, or the emission of such waves from a source, such as the sun or a radioactive substance. Radiation can also refer to the emission of high-energy particles, such as alpha, beta, or gamma rays. Related: irradiation, emanation, emission, exposure.
- SPECTRUM /ˈspekt.rəm/ · noun
- A range of colours or a series of frequencies, especially of light or sound. A range of something, such as opinions or abilities. Related: range, series, band, scale.
- ABSORPTION /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/ · noun
- The process by which one thing takes in or soaks up another, whether a liquid, gas, light, or information; also the state of being completely engrossed in something. Related: assimilation, uptake, soaking up, engrossment.
- CONVERSION /kənˈvɜːrʒən/ (US: /kənˈvɜːrʒən/ or /kənˈvɜːrʃən/) · noun
- The act or process of changing something from one form, state, or use to another; also a person's adoption of a new religion, belief, or opinion. Related: transformation, change, transition, alteration.
- EFFICIENCY /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ · noun
- The quality or degree of achieving a desired result with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources. In physics and engineering, the ratio of useful output to total input, expressed as a percentage. Related: effectiveness, productivity, efficacy, competence.
- RENEWABLE /riːˈnuːəbəl/ · adjective
- Able to be restored or replenished naturally, or able to be replaced by natural processes. Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Related: sustainable, eco-friendly, green, renewing.
- SUSTAINABLE /səbˈsteɪnəbəl/ · adjective
- Able to be maintained at a certain level without depleting natural resources; capable of being supported or upheld. Related: eco-friendly, green, environmentally conscious, long-lasting.
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