Energy as a Resource
What is Energy?Energy is the capacity to do work and is required for
life processes.
What is A Resource•Is any available supply that can be used drawn upon when needed
Energy Resource An energy resource is
something that can produce heat, power life, move objects, or produce electricity. Matter that stores
energy is called a fuel.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is energy generated
from natural resources—such as
sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal
heat—which are renewable (naturally
replenished).
Types of Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
A non-renewable resource (also called a
finite resource) is a resource that does not
renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable
economic extraction in meaningful human time-
frames.
Examples of Non-Renewable Energy
Fossils FuelsA natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the
remains of living organisms.
Fossil Fuel Power Plant
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