Renewable Resource

Any resouce that can be replenished as it is being used.

Nonrenewable Resource

Any resource that cannot be replenished while it is being used.

Takes thousands/millions of years to be made

Coal

A black rock made from carbonized plant matter

Natural Gas

Flammable gas (mostly methane) found inside the earth

Oil

a viscous liquid made from petroleum

Uranium

Element found in rock that when the atoms are split, releases energy

Wind

Kinetic energy of wind makes electrical energy

Sunlight

Energy transmitted from the sun in electromagnetic radiation.

Geothermal

Energy from the heat of the earth

Biomass

Energy made from crops, garbage, wood, waste, and landfill gasses

How is animal waste turned into energy?

Cows/farm waste is heated in tanks to release methane gas. We can use methane gas for fuel and electricity

How does the heat of the earth make energy?

Steam from underground spins turbines connected to generators making electricity

How does biomass make energy?

Oils from corn, sugar cane, etc.. are used to make biodiesel and bioethanol (fuel for engines)

How does water make energy?

Moving water (kinetic) spins turbines connected to generators making electricity

Is coal renewable or nonrenewable?

Nonrenewable

Is Natural Gas renewable or nonrenewable?

Nonrenewable

Is Petroleum renewable or nonrenewable?

Nonrenewable

Is Uranium renewable or nonrenewable?

Nonrenewable

Is Wind renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable

Is solar energy renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable (as long as sun exists)

Is Geothermal energy renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable

Is Biomass renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable

Is Hydroelectric energy renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable

Is animal waste renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable