Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Core 3

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What is Renewable Energy?

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Energy that can be regenerated in a short amount of time or is continuously available, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is Nonrenewable Energy?

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Energy resources that are finite and cannot be replenished in a short amount of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the cleanest fossil fuel?

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Natural gas, which is used to generate heat and electricity.

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What percentage of the world's electricity is produced by coal?

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30%.

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How is Hydroelectric power generated?

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By using dams on rivers where flowing water turns a turbine to generate electricity.

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What are examples of Renewable Energy sources?

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Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, and biomass.

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What are examples of Nonrenewable Energy sources?

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Coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is the main advantage of Renewable Energy?

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It is sustainable and has a lower environmental impact compared to nonrenewable energy.

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What is the main disadvantage of Nonrenewable Energy?

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It is limited in supply and contributes to environmental degradation.