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6.1 Non Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources
Nonrenewable Sources and Impacts
A nonrenewable source of energy is one that has a finite supply and once it is consumed it can not be replenished in a human lifetime. The rate of consumption of nonrenewable resources are becoming limited due to the fact that it is cheaper to produce and is readily available after the development of multiple processing facilities.
Non Renewable sources are the primary source of energy being used worldwide. The United States has an abundance of coal as well as oil, coal and natural gas. The rate at which we are using these resources is much faster than the rate at which they are being replenished.
Examples of nonrenewable energy sources include
Fossil Fuels
➱ Oil
➱ Coal
Overall, nonrenewable energy sources are an important part of the world's energy mix, but they are becoming increasingly controversial due to their environmental impact and the fact that they will eventually be depleted. As a result, many countries are working to increase their use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, which are replenished naturally and do not produce greenhouse gases.
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Renewable Energy Sources
A renewable source is one energy form that can be replenished at or near the rate of consumption. Renewable energy is widely advocated because it can replace the dependence on fossil fuels for energy. Renewable sources can be used around the world and prices have been recently decreasing which makes it more affordable.
Examples of renewable energy sources include
➱ Wind
➱ Hydroelectric
➱ Solar
➱ Biomass
Overall, renewable energy sources are a clean and sustainable alternative to nonrenewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, and are an important part of the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
Watch: AP Environmental Science Streams on Energy
Key Terms to Review (12)
: Biomass energy refers to the use of organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, to generate heat or electricity. It is a renewable source of energy that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
: Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on a global scale. It is primarily caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to an increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock made up mostly of carbon. It forms from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago.
: Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases.
: Hydroelectric power is generated by converting the potential and kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into electricity using turbines and generators. It is one of the most widely used forms of renewable energy globally.
: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that consists mainly of methane. It is formed deep beneath the Earth's surface and is often found alongside oil deposits.
: Nonrenewable energy refers to energy sources that cannot be replenished or regenerated within a human lifespan. These are finite resources that will eventually run out if used at a faster rate than they can be naturally formed.
: Nuclear power is generated through nuclear reactions where atomic nuclei are split (nuclear fission) or combined (nuclear fusion). The released heat is then used to produce steam which drives turbines for generating electricity.
: Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a naturally occurring liquid mixture composed mainly of hydrocarbons. It forms over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms buried in sediments.
: Renewable energy refers to energy sources that can be replenished naturally within a human lifetime. These sources include solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
: Solar power refers to harnessing sunlight and converting it into usable electrical or thermal energy using solar panels or solar collectors.
: Wind power refers to the conversion of wind energy into electricity using wind turbines. It is a renewable source of energy that harnesses the natural force of the wind to generate power.
6.1 Non Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources
Nonrenewable Sources and Impacts
A nonrenewable source of energy is one that has a finite supply and once it is consumed it can not be replenished in a human lifetime. The rate of consumption of nonrenewable resources are becoming limited due to the fact that it is cheaper to produce and is readily available after the development of multiple processing facilities.
Non Renewable sources are the primary source of energy being used worldwide. The United States has an abundance of coal as well as oil, coal and natural gas. The rate at which we are using these resources is much faster than the rate at which they are being replenished.
Examples of nonrenewable energy sources include
Fossil Fuels
➱ Oil
➱ Coal
Overall, nonrenewable energy sources are an important part of the world's energy mix, but they are becoming increasingly controversial due to their environmental impact and the fact that they will eventually be depleted. As a result, many countries are working to increase their use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, which are replenished naturally and do not produce greenhouse gases.
Image Courtesy of Pixabay
Renewable Energy Sources
A renewable source is one energy form that can be replenished at or near the rate of consumption. Renewable energy is widely advocated because it can replace the dependence on fossil fuels for energy. Renewable sources can be used around the world and prices have been recently decreasing which makes it more affordable.
Examples of renewable energy sources include
➱ Wind
➱ Hydroelectric
➱ Solar
➱ Biomass
Overall, renewable energy sources are a clean and sustainable alternative to nonrenewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, and are an important part of the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
Watch: AP Environmental Science Streams on Energy
Key Terms to Review (12)
: Biomass energy refers to the use of organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, to generate heat or electricity. It is a renewable source of energy that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
: Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on a global scale. It is primarily caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to an increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock made up mostly of carbon. It forms from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago.
: Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases.
: Hydroelectric power is generated by converting the potential and kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into electricity using turbines and generators. It is one of the most widely used forms of renewable energy globally.
: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that consists mainly of methane. It is formed deep beneath the Earth's surface and is often found alongside oil deposits.
: Nonrenewable energy refers to energy sources that cannot be replenished or regenerated within a human lifespan. These are finite resources that will eventually run out if used at a faster rate than they can be naturally formed.
: Nuclear power is generated through nuclear reactions where atomic nuclei are split (nuclear fission) or combined (nuclear fusion). The released heat is then used to produce steam which drives turbines for generating electricity.
: Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a naturally occurring liquid mixture composed mainly of hydrocarbons. It forms over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms buried in sediments.
: Renewable energy refers to energy sources that can be replenished naturally within a human lifetime. These sources include solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
: Solar power refers to harnessing sunlight and converting it into usable electrical or thermal energy using solar panels or solar collectors.
: Wind power refers to the conversion of wind energy into electricity using wind turbines. It is a renewable source of energy that harnesses the natural force of the wind to generate power.
