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The most common of the non-renewable resources the US uses are uranium, coal and petroleum. Uranium is used in nuclear reactors to generate electricity. Coal is used in heating and energy. Petroleum is used in a multitude of applications such as plastics, care products and fuel.
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∙ 9y agoNonrenewable energy is produced when coal or oil are burned. The energy that separated the carbon and oxygen atoms and created the fuel came from the Sun's rays millions of years ago via photosynthesis. When the fuel is burned, that energy is released as heat as the carbon and oxygen are recombined as carbon dioxide, CO2.
It is unrenewable in the sense that we are burning millions of years of fuel in a few decades, so after that there will be no more energy from that source for a few million years while fresh plans recreate the fuel again over a long period.
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∙ 13y agoA non-renewable resource is something that is not being replaced as we consume it.
- Oil is a good example of a non-renewable resource. It is used to make gasoline and other fuels, as well as plastics, such as grocery bags. We are using billions of gallons of oil every year, but it takes millions of years to be replace. We are using up oil much much faster than it is being produced. Once we use up oil from the earth, it's gone. We can't wait millions of years for some more.
- Coal is non-renewable.
- Peat is non-renewable.
- Uranium is non-renewable.
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∙ 9y agoNo
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Why do you use nonrenewable resourcs?
because humans need these types of resources to help us survive like our heat we use oil and oil is a nonrenewable resoure
What are the nonrenewable resources of Arizona?
what are the nonrenewable resources produced in the state of arizona
Has the use of nonrenewable resources has decreased in recent history?
yes
Why is it important to use nonrenewable resources careful?
there is a limited supply
Are minerals that recycle extremely slowly nonrenewable resources or renewable resources?
Nonrenewable resources.
What will lead to depletion of nonrenewable resources?
Using them will lead to depletion of nonrenewable resources.
What are 3 nonrenewable resources?
3 nonrenewable resources are coal, oil, and gas.
What are Nonrenewable resources in the desert?
minerals and are nonrenewable .
Is oil a nonrenewable or a renewable resources?
nonrenewable
Does Cuba have nonrenewable or renewable resources?
Yes, they have nonrenewable resources and they are coal,oil, and gas
What are considered nonrenewable resources?
Oil and coal are among the most used nonrenewable resources.
What are some Q and A about non renewable and renewable resources?
What are nonrenewable resources? Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a short timeframe due to their limited quantity, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. What are renewable resources? Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and biomass, making them sustainable for long-term use. Why are nonrenewable resources considered unsustainable? Nonrenewable resources are finite in quantity and take millions of years to form, making them unsustainable for continued use at the current rate of consumption, leading to concerns of depletion and environmental damage. How do renewable resources differ from nonrenewable resources in terms of environmental impact? Renewable resources generally have lower environmental impact compared to nonrenewable resources, as they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and have minimal pollution during extraction, production, and consumption.
