4. NUCLEAR ENERGY
Nuclear fission uses
uranium to create
energy.
Nuclear energy is a
nonrenewable resource
because once the
uranium is used, it is
gone!
5. COAL, PETROLEUM, AND GAS
Coal, petroleum, and
natural gas are
considered
nonrenewable because
they can not be
replenished in a short
period of time. These
are called fossil fuels.
11. RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Renewable resources are
natural resources that can be
replenished in a short period
of time.
● Solar ● Geothermal
● Wind ● Biomass
● Water
20. -the sun will always produce power, and it is also
green because solar power does not emit
greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
-The energy generated through hydropower relies
on the water cycle, which is driven by the sun,
making it renewable. Hydropower is fueled by
water, making it a clean source of energy.
Renewable water resources are rechargeable
due to the hydrological cycle unless they are
overexploited,
-Biomass is a clean, renewable energy
source. Its initial energy comes from the sun, and
plants or algae biomass can regrow in a relatively
short amount of time.
-Wind turbines harness energy from the wind
using mechanical power to spin a generator and
create electricity. Not only is wind an abundant
and inexhaustible resource, but it also provides
electricity without burning any fuel or polluting the
air.
-Geothermal energy is a renewable energy
source because heat is continuously produced
inside the earth.