non-renewable and renewable energy sources

renewable

definition

energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.

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solar

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definition

cons

low maintenance, renewable, technology development.

It is any type of energy generated from the sun.

requires good weather, high costs.

hydro

pros

definition

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hydro is very reliable and safe, and produces low emissions.

Hydro power is power that is generated by moving water such as dams.

geothermal

pros

definition

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it is environmentally friendly, and is sustainable.

It is the heat produced far into the Earths core.

high costs, and earthquakes can accure.

biomass

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definition

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It is very reliable, and it is very abundant, and keeps on giving.

Biomass energy is generated by living or once living organisms.

It emits Greenhouse gasses, and is expensive.

expensive to build, and there is a limited amount of reserves.

non- renewable

definition

Non-renewable energy is limited resources that will eventually run out over the time frame.

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nuclear

cons

nuclear waste, malfunctions can be very dangerous( Chernobyl. )

definition

It is the energy in a nucleus, a core, or an atom.

pros

Its very reliable, you can get a lot out of it.

coal

cons

very harmful to health, and we will run out of it soon if we keep on abusing it.

definition

fuel to produce electrical power.

pros

its very easy to store, and its cheaper than most of the other fossil fuels.

oil

cons

water pollution, and emmites Greenhouse Gasses.

definition

its an non-renewable resources.

pros

Its easily availible, and its used by multiple industries.

natural gas

cons

pollutes the environment and it has a long processing proces.

defintion

its formed deep beneath the earths surface.

pros

less expensive than other fossil fuels,also it is very reliable.

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coal

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