Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

Renewable energy sources are

• expensive and inefficient.

• harmful to the environment.

• restored naturally and not used up.

• only available during certain times of the year.

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Examples of renewable energy source include (pick 3)

• coal power.

• geothermal energy.

• hydropower.

• wind power.

Non-renewable energy sources

• are more cost-effective.

• can be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

• are environmentally friendly.

• cannot be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

Examples of non-renewable energy sources include (pick 3)

• nuclear energy.

• bio mass.

• natural gas.

• oil.

Renewable energy sources (pick 2)

• are sustainable (always available) and help the environment.

• have a negative impact on the environment.

• can be unreliable and inconsistent (unpredictable).

• are expensive and not cost-effective.

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Renewable energy sources (pick 3)

• require a large amount of land and space.

• can be unreliable and inconsistent (unpredictable).

• harm the environment.

• can be expensive and not cost-effective.

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Non-renewable energy sources (pick 3)

• help the environment.

• are limited and will eventually run out.

• are more expensive than some renewable energy sources.

• contribute to air pollution.

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We can conserve energy by

• leaving lights and appliances on at all times.

• opening windows and doors to let in outside air.

• using non-renewable energy sources.

• using energy-efficient appliances, insulating homes, and using renewable energy sources.

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Compared to non-renewable energy sources,

• renewable energy sources are less efficient.

• renewable energy sources are generally more expensive.

• renewable energy sources produce more pollution.

• renewable energy sources can be refilled naturally and are not used up over time.

Common renewable energy sources include ( pick 2)

• nuclear power, fossil fuels, and coal power.

• solar power, wind power, hydropower, and biomass energy.

• natural gas, oil, and nuclear power.

• geothermal energy and tidal (wave) power.