Renewable vs. Non-renewable 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 Non-renewable 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 nuclear fuels.

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What is Wind Energy?

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The act of taking the kinetic energy of wind to make electricity.

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What is Hydro Energy?

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Energy that comes from the movement of water, typically used in hydroelectric power plants.

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What is Nuclear Fission?

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The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What are Fossil Fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, often converted into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

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What is Biomass?

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Organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a renewable energy source.

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What is Geothermal Energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is a Heat Exchanger?

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A device that transfers heat between two or more fluids without mixing them, commonly used in power plants.