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Most energy sources are non-renewable, like coal, oil and natural gas, which are all burned to produce electricity or to power vehicles. They don't renew when we use them up.
Our renewable sources (Solar, Wind, Water and Geothermal power) make electricity and they still come back tomorrow. We are only beginning to use these sources.
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What are the four sources of energy?
The sources of energy are divided into renewable, nonrenewable, primary, and secondary. Most energy comes from nonrenewable sources that include oil, coal, hydrogen, natural gas, electricity, and uranium or nuclear.
What are some renewable and nonrenewable sources in India?
The most commenly Renewable Energy Sources available in India are Sun , Cowdung , Wind , hydroelectric units . The Non-renewable sources are Fossil fuels like Coal , Oil , gas etc.
What nonrenewable source is used most to heat homes and businesses?
Non renewable sources of energy are used for multiple purposes in everyday life. Oil and natural gas are the main non renewable sources of energy used to heat homes and businesses.
Is electricty nonrenewable?
Electricity itself cannot be considered renewable or nonrenewable--what matters is how that electricity is produced. Any resource that can be replenished by sustainable processes at a rate faster or equal to its use by humans can be considered renewable. Most of the electricity in the world is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources, such as coal, gasoline, natural gas, or other fossil fuels. Sources such as solar cells, windmills, hydroelectric dams, and geothermal power plants are considered renewable sources of electricity. Alcohol and biodiesel derived from renewable crops such as corn, sugarcane, and switch grass are also renewable sources of energy. Nuclear power plants, especially breeder-style reactors, may also be considered renewable sources of energy.
What energy source is used most today?
nonrenewable sources of energy
What types of energy sources are used most in America?
nonrenewable
Is electrical energy renewable or non renewable?
The most popular renewable energy sources currently are: Solar energy. Wind energy. Hydro energy. Tidal energy. Geothermal energy. Biomass energy.
Is most of the electrical energy produced in Ontario is produced by nonrenewable energy sources?
Yes it is
Is sunlight a renewable resource or non-renewable rescource?
They use a renewable source of energy. Most are constructed using non renewable resources.
The earth most important nonrenewable energy source is?
Non-renewable energy sources are those that drain the fossil reserves. The most important non-renewable energy source on Earth is coal. If something is not done to make the switch to clean or green energy, the coal supply is not expected to last for more than 40 to 50 years.
Is renewable resource or nonrenewable resources hydroelectic power?
Hydro-Electric Power is the most renewable Energy resource that we have; while Water Still Flows.
Why do most people use nonrenewable energy instead of renewable resources?
Cost. If there was an alternative that was cost effective the free market would embrace it. Unfortunately there is no cost effective solution. Hold on to your wallets because the solution will be to raise current energy costs to "level" it with more expensive "renewable" sources.
