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
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low maintenance, renewable, technology development.
It is any type of energy generated from the sun.
requires good weather, high costs.
hydro
pros
definition
cons
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
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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
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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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