6.1 - Renewable Vs Nonrenewable Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Renewable Energy Source
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Replaced or regenerated naturally when it’s used at or near the rate of regeneration
2
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Depletable Renewables
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Renewable energy sources that can run out if overused
Examples: Biomass (wood, charcoal, ethanol)
3
Q
Where does ethanol come from?
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Corn
4
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Nondepletable Renewables
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Renewable energy sources that do not run out if over used
Examples: Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal
5
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Nonrenewable Energy Sources
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Energy sources that only exist in fixed amount on earth and cannot be easily replaced or regenerated
6
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Examples of nonrenewable energy sources
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Example: Fossil fuels can take millions of years to form
Example: Coal, Oil, Natural gas
Example: Nuclear power
7
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Nuclear Power
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Energy generated from uranium and other radioactive fuels
