Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that is generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that are finite and will eventually run out, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Electricity generated by using the gravitational force of falling or flowing water to turn turbines.

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What are the environmental impacts of dams?

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Dams can disrupt local ecosystems, affect fish migration, and alter water quality and flow.

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What is coal?

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A solid fossilized carbon that is burned to produce heat and electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface, used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?

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Natural Gas.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power or electricity.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, typically using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.