Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Energy that is made by moving air

• Wind

• Solar

• Oil

• Coal

Tags

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Energy that comes from the sun

• Wind

• Solar

• Renewable energy

• Efficient

Energy that can be replenished at the same rate as it is used

• Natural Gas

• Alternative Energy

• Renewable Energy

• Nonrenewable Energy

Energy that cannot be replaced in our lifetime

• Nonrenewable Energy

• Renewable Energy

• Geothermal

• Alternative Energy

Energy that is made from the power of moving water

• Hydroelectric

• Coal

• Biomass

• Wind

Energy that is made from heat inside Earth

• Coal

• Fossil Fuels

• Geothermal

• Solar

Fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed over millions of years from decayed plants and animals. This process requires time, pressure, and heat.

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable Resources

• Replenish

• Geothermal

Tags

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Trees are renewable resources.

• True

• False

Coal is a renewable resource.

• True

• False

Wind is a renewable resource.

• True

• False