Unit 6-Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy

Nonrenewable Resource

Resources like coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy that are finite and cannot be easily replaced.

Fossil Fuel

Fuels formed from the remains of prehistoric organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Renewable Resources

Resources like solar energy, wind, hydrogen, biomass, and geothermal energy that can be naturally replenished.

Energy Consumption

The amount of resources used to meet the energy needs of a society, which increases with industrialization.

Fossil Fuel Combustion

The process of burning fossil fuels, which can result in harmful emissions like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide.