renewable and nonrenewable Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
renewable resources
A
A natural resources that can be replaced at the same rate at witch the resources is consumed
2
Q
Biomass
A
energy produced by burning matter such as wood food and scraps , and alcohol
3
Q
hydroelectric power
A
electricity produced by flowing water
4
Q
geothermal energy
A
heat energy within the earth
5
Q
gasohol
A
fuel from plants corn barley and wheat
6
Q
wind energy
A
energy from moving air particles
7
Q
solar energy
A
energy from the sun
8
Q
nonrenewable resources
A
a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at with is resource is consumed
9
Q
nuclear energy
A
energy released from the nucleus of an atom
