Sources of EnergyRenewable and Non-Renewable

Non-Renewable Energy

• A non-renewable resource is a resource that is not being replaced as we consume it.

• Burned to make energy

• In limited supply

Examples of Non-Renewable Resources

• Coal• Gas• Oil• Peat• Uranium

Renewable Energy

• A renewable resource is a resources that is being continually replaced faster than we use it.

• Continuous supply• Never run out of it

Examples of Renewable Resources

• Solar• Wind• Hydro (water)• Geothermal

So which is better?

Non-Renewable vs. Renewable

Non-Renewable Products

• Plastics• Gasoline