ENERGY SOURCES
Published on Mar 24, 2016
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Non Renewable Energy Sources
any natural source in Earth that exists in limited supply and cannot be replaced
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Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of dead plants and animals.
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Coal
a black combustible mineral substance consisting carbon, used as a fuel.
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Crude oil
petroleum as it comes from the ground, before refining.
Natural Gas
a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons that accumulates in porous sedimentary rocks.
Uranium
a radioactive element that is used to make nuclear energy and nuclear weapons.
Advantages
- Availible right now
- Easy to generate energy
Disadvantages
- Pollution
- Are limited
- Provide health risks
Hydroelectricity
the energy made by the use of water.
Solar Energy
energy that is derived from the sun.
Biomass
organic matter, especially plant matter, that can be converted to fuel.
Wind Power
power derived from wind: used to generate electricity or mechanical power.
Geotermal Energy
geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth.
Advantages
- Unlimited
- Produces no waste
- Economic Benefits
Disadvantages
- Difficult to generate
- Reliability of supply (weather changes easily)
Bibliography
Bibliography
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-renewable_resource
- http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-non-renewable-resources.html
- http://www.solarschools.net/resources/stuff/advantages_and_disadvantages.as...
- http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Non_Renew...
