EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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Question
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sources of energy that will never go away or be used up
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Sources of energy that can go away and be used up
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Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal
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Coal, Oil, Gas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are such sources that are constantly being replenished.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sun, the wind, and geothermal heat are considered inexhaustible and therefore are examples of renewable resources. Water is also considered a renewable natural resource, as long as there is precipitation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Renewable resources are an energy source that cannot be depleted and are able to supply a continuous source of clean energy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy sources won’t ever run out, as they are constantly replenished no matter how much we use. So while supplies of fossil fuels like coal and oil will eventually be depleted, renewable energy sources will always be there.
Detailed explanation-5: -Renewable energy can be used for electricity generation, space and water heating and cooling, and transportation. Non-renewable energy, in contrast, comes from finite sources that could get used up, such as fossil fuels like coal and oil.