Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Flashcards
1
Q
A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.
A
Renewable Resources
2
Q
A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is consumed.
A
Nonrenewable Resources
3
Q
Energy from the sun.
A
Solar energy
4
Q
Energy from moving particles.
A
Wind energy
5
Q
Energy produced by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scraps, and alcohol.
A
Biomass
6
Q
Electricity produced by flowing water.
A
Hydroelectric Power
7
Q
Energy released from the nucleus of an atom.
A
Nuclear Energy
8
Q
Heat energy within the earth.
A
Geothermal Energy
9
Q
Fuel from plants (corn, barley, and wheat).
A
Gasohol
10
Q
Fuel from once living organisms (oil, natural gas, and coal).
A
Fossil Fuels
