Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?

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It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air, contributing to climate change.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the wind using turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity.

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What are the advantages of wind energy?

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It does not create pollution after installation and can last for many years.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy captured from the areas heated by the Earth, such as hot springs and geysers.

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Why is biomass considered a renewable energy resource?

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Because plant materials and farm wastes can be replenished naturally.

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What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels?

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They create pollution when burned, can destroy the earth to extract resources, and are finite.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams to harness the flow of rivers.