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has a capacity of 30 kilowatts. It is completely autonomous; it self-adjusts to
optimal wind speeds and sell-docks in emergency cases.
Idea VI
Fusion is the same process that powers the
Sun, and has potential to provide a nearly
inexhaustible supply of energy. It emits no
pollutants or greenhouse gases and has no
threat of nuclear meltdown unlike current
nuclear fission reactors. Fusion works by
fusing two hydrogen isotopes, deuterium and
tritium, which are bountiful.
Status
The ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), being built
in France and funded by seven countries, is set for completion by 2027. It
hopes to be the first commercially demonstrated fusion power station.
-Jeff Desjadins
A. Match the words in column A with the meanings in column B.
Column A Column B
a. fleet i. a flat plane that is moved by wind
b. inflatable ii. a very tall building
c. harness iii. a group of something
d. vane iv. capable of being filled with air
e. skyscraper v. the act or process of splitting the nucleus of an atom
f. fission vi. in large quantities
g. bountiful vii. to control and use the force or strength of
something
B. Find the antonyms of the following words from the text.
endless modern covered fragrant bound inadequate
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