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It takes millions of years for organic matter to decay into fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal). It takes just a few weeks to grow biomass and turn it into fuel.
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) started as organic matter 300 million years ago. They were subjected to intense temperatures and pressure and over millions of years turned into coal and oil. So now, when we dig them up and burn them, they are finished. We can only use them once. They are non-renewable.
Biomass fuel is really any kind of vegetation that is burnt to produce electricity. Ideally this is residue from other crops, like the remains of sugar cane (bagasse) after they crush out the sugar juice. All these crops can grow quickly, in one season, so they are renewable. We can always grow more.
Another advantage of biomass over fossil fuels is that it doesn't contribute to the build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (because when it grows it removes an equivalent amount), but that's another question.
A:Fossil Fuel comes from decayed and compressed animal and vegetable matter that was crushed under the ground millions of years ago. When we burn it as coal, oil or natural gas, then that is gone. It doesn't "renew" like sunshine or wind, that is still there after we use it. So all fossil fuels are non-renewable.Biomass is vegetable material that grows quickly, in a season. It absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and releases that same carbon when it is burnt, so it is part of the natural carbon cycle. Because we can grow it again quickly, biomass is considered renewable.
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What are examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and tidal energy, which can be naturally replenished. Nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which are finite and take millions of years to form.
Renewable fuels derived from biological matter are called?
Biofuels
Are polymers renewable or nonrenewable?
Polymers can be both depending upon which ones you are asking about. Polymer simply means "a chain of identical molecules linked together". Nonrenewable polymers would be plastics made from crude oil; renewable polymers would be cellulose and lignin in tree trunks.
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource Wind Solar energy Geothermal energy or Fossil fuels?
The only one classified as non-renewable is fossil fuels. In fact, fossil fuels are the ONLY energy resources that are classified as non-renewable, simply because we know that there must be a finite supply, however large. Similar forms of bio-energy such as peat may be considered non-renewable because of the long time frame required to replace it compared to its rate of use. So when we say "non-renewable" it means that oil cannot be created to meet future demands on human time scales.
What is Using bio fuels instead of fossil fuels because bio fuels are renewable is an example of?
This is an example of sustainable energy practices that aim to reduce reliance on finite resources like fossil fuels in favor of renewable alternatives. By using biofuels, we can help decrease greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change while promoting a more environmentally friendly energy source.
Is bio fuels renewable or non renewable?
Yes
What are examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and tidal energy, which can be naturally replenished. Nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which are finite and take millions of years to form.
Renewable fuels derived from biological matter are called?
Biofuels
Are gas oil and coal renewable?
No with the exception of bio-gas.
Is biomass considered nonrenewable?
No, Biomass is a renewable energy source. Bio mass is RENEWABLE. The duration and efficiency of renewal is relative to the bio mass source. Algae is the ideal renewable bio mass when equated per time
Are bio-fuels renewable?
Yes Bio-fuels are renewable source of energy. It is true that every mole of bio-fuel will yield loss less energy than burning regular fuel but important thing is bio-fuel don't produce harmful gases when burnt. By improving technical know how we can make machinery that will run efficiently on bio-fuels.
Are polymers renewable or nonrenewable?
Polymers can be both depending upon which ones you are asking about. Polymer simply means "a chain of identical molecules linked together". Nonrenewable polymers would be plastics made from crude oil; renewable polymers would be cellulose and lignin in tree trunks.
Why are bio-fuels becoming a popular alternative source of energy?
Bio-fuels are popular because they are renewable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. They can also provide an economic boost to agricultural communities by creating new markets for crops used to produce bio-fuels.
Where are some renewable energy sources?
Here's a list of the major renewable energies:1. Solar2. Wind3. Hydro power4. Geo-thermal5. Bio fuels, such as ethanol and bio-diesel6. Tidal energy
What do fossill fuels do?
we use fossil fuels for fuel, funny enough, and in many different things, cars, power, diesel, but they are gradually running out and seeing as they are not renewable (we cant make more) we have to turn to bio fuels which are renewable. Bio fuels are made out of sugar, but a negative side to this is all the space where crops normally ccrop will be filled up with fields of sugar cane!
What else produces energy instead of coal?
Sun, nuclear fuels, oil, gas, wind, waves, rivers, animals, bio fuels.
Examples of renewable fuels?
alternative fuels
