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Question 1

what is the meaning of non renewable?

Answer 1

not able to be renewed; unable to be replenished or replaced once used

Question 2

what are the 4 major non-renewable sources of energy?

Answer 2

oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear energy

Question 3

why are non renewable energy sources damaging to the environment?

Answer 3

Non-renewable energy resources release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, creating the greenhouse effect which causes global warming. Non-renewable energy sources are also harmful pollutants and lead to habitat destruction.

Question 4

what do fossil fuels produce when burned?

Answer 4

large quantities of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is acceleratingly destroying the planet

Question 5

what does methane produce when burned?

Answer 5

In sufficient amounts of oxygen, methane burns to give off carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). When it undergoes combustion it produces a great amount of heat, which makes it very useful as a fuel source. Methane is a very effective greenhouse gas.

Question 6

is methane bad for the environment?

Answer 6

Methane is the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, a hazardous air pollutant and greenhouse gas, exposure to which causes 1 million premature deaths every year. Methane is also a powerful greenhouse gas. Over a 20-year period, it is 80 times more potent at warming than carbon dioxide