nonrenewable resources
what is a nonrenewable resource
The resource can not be replaced after it is used
What is a renewable resources?
a resource that can easily be replaced.
How is wind energy converted?
KE to Electrical
Cloudy and rainy days.
What are fossil fuels?
Energy resources made from buried remains of plants and animals
Why are renewable resources beneficial for the environment
It reduces CO2 emissions and air pollution
How is tidal energy converted?
KE to electrical.
Advantaged for oil.
Easily transported resource
What is released when nonrenewable resources are buried
Carbon dioxide
Renewable resources can replace ___?
Fossil fuels
How is hydroelectric energy converted?
GPE to KE to Electrical
Disadvantages of hyroelectic energy
Droughts can cause less energy for people
What are fossil fuels used for?
Electricity and heating homes.
How is solar energy obtained?
Nuclear reactions in the sun.
How is geothermal energy converted?
TE to KE to electrical
Advantages of wind energy.
No fuel cost and no harmful gases.
How is coal formed?
Formed through the process of coalification.
How is biomass obtained?
By burning garbage and farm waste.
Chemical to TE to KE to electircal
Disadvantages for Geotheremal.
gases from below the earth can migrate to the surface and atmosphere