Renewable and non-Renewable Resources Flashcards
Renewable Resources
A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed
Biomass
Energy produced by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scraps, and alcohol.
Hydroelectric-power
Electricity produced by flowing water.
Geothermal Energy
Heat energy within the earth.
Gasohol
Fuel from plants( corn, barley, and wheat)
Wind Energy
Energy from moving air particles
Solar Energy
Energy from the sun
Nonrenewable resources
A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is consumed.
Nuclear Energy
Energy released from the nucleus of an atom
Fossil Fuel
Fuel from once living organisms ( oil, natural gas, and coal ).