Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or replaced naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced or take millions of years to form, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun and can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy generated from the wind using turbines to produce electricity.

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What is water energy?

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Water energy, or hydroelectric energy, is energy produced from the movement of water, usually in rivers or dams.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, and land.

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What causes air pollution?

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Air pollution is mainly caused by burning fossil fuels, which release harmful gases into the atmosphere.