NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be re-made or re-grown at a pace quick enough or abundant enough to replenish itself
NUCLEAR ENERGY COAL, OIL, AND GAS Using uranium to create energy. Once the uranium is gone, it’s gone
RENEWABLE RESOURCES Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished in a short period of time. ● Solar ● Geothermal ● Wind ● Biomass ● Water
Energy from the sun is converted to electricity. SOLAR Energy from the sun is converted to electricity.
Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity
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WATER or HYDROELECTRIC Water turns turbines that generate electricity
GEOTHERMAL Energy from Earth’s heat. Found near hot springs and volcanoes
BIOMASS Energy from burning organic or living matter. Examples: burning wood, trapping methane, biodiesel fuel