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What is any energy resource that can be used in place of fossil fuels called nuclear energy?
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A nonrenewable resource consisting of hydrocarbons from decomposed plants and animals is called a .?
Fossil Fules
Is nuclear energy a suitable alternative to fossil fuels?
Many people think nuclear is a suitable alternative. Nuclear energy is clean, with no carbon dioxide pollution, so it does not add to global warming the way that burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) does. However, nuclear power has its dangers too. Accidents at power plants can be deadly, and there is no easy way yet to dispose of nuclear waste.
What is nuclear energy if it is not nonrenewable and not a fossil fuel?
It is nonrenewable!! Once we burn up all the Uranium we have no more.
In spite of the fact that nuclear power produces large amounts of energy it has not been utilized as an alternative to fossil fuels because?
There are many factors that have caused nuclear energy not to be used widely. It can be dangerous, and there have been several disasters or close calls involving nuclear power. It is also not as profitable as fossil fuels, so businesses are less likely to engage.
Is coal a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?
Fossil
Why is nuclear energy not a fossil fuel what is it?
a non-renewable resource
What problems harnessed nuclear energy from fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy does not come from fossil fuels
Energy sources other than fossil fuel are called what kind of resources?
They are called renewables. (though strictly, nuclear power is not a fossil fuel and is not renewable).They are called alternative energy sources.
How does nuclear energy conserve fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy conserves the use of fossil fuel because if there is a nuclear power station there is no need to burn fossil fuel in that region.
Which of these accurately describes a difference between nuclear energy and fossil fuel?
Nuclear fuel has a higher energy density than fossil fuels.
Is nuclear energy a fossil feul?
no
Is fossil fuel nuclear energy?
No because fossil fuel is its own energy from decayed things just like nuclear has its own.
Is the use of nuclear energy to conserve energy feasible?
If you use nuclear energy in place of fossil fuels, you are conserving the fossil fuel, that is reducing the amount you use.
Is nuclear a fuel or a fossil fuel?
Nuclear energy is not a fossil fuel or any fuel at all. Radiation is used to create energy. The energy is "the Fuel" petroleum
Does fossil fuels get its energy from nuclear fusion?
no
Geothermal energy is considered a... fossil fuel renewable resource nonrenewable resource or a recyclable resource?
it is a renewable resource
What is the examples of source of energy?
nuclear power,fossil energy and alternative energy.
