6.4 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 coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is used as an energy source.

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What is the main source of energy for solar power?

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The sun.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air, harnessed by turbines or windmills.

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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 hydropower?

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Energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams.

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What is the process of energy transformation in a coal-fired power plant?

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Chemical energy from coal is transformed into mechanical energy and then into electrical energy.

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What is the role of turbines in energy production?

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Turbines convert kinetic energy from wind or water into mechanical energy, which is then converted into electrical energy.