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Yes it is a finite resource, fossil fuels will eventually run out if they continue to be used. Take oil, for example: oil comes from compressed plants and animals sandwiched in between impervious rock layers, and takes great heat and pressure to form. The world is consuming huge volumes of it, as if there is no tomorrow, yet we have already passed "Peak Oil" and no big new oil-fields have been found. Existing oil fields will become totally exhausted and the world will regress back to the 19th century (no cars, aeroplanes, plastics etc). Take coal: coal comes from compressed plants and animals in pervious rock layers. Unlike oil, coal will not run out worldwide, but its use will be reduced because of concerns about pollution, greenhouse gases, carbon sequestration, and the environment. Take uranium: although technically uranium itself is not a "fossil fuel" because it is not created from fossils, it is yet another buried fuel that is not being formed now. (Indeed, because of radioactive decay into other elements there is actually an ever-decreasing amount of uranium in the world.) For the making nuclear of fuel, only isotopes of Uranium can be used [I think it is the isotope U235 being converted into U238, but correct me if I am wrong], and uranium enrichment plants and nuclear power plants are constructed using equipment and processes only made possible with high-energy-use construction using oil or coal for their power source (for example, factories, foundries for steel and aluminium, computers). What this means is that although Uranium is not itself a primary fossil fuel, it is a secondary or even tertiary fossil fuel because it is dependent on coal and oil to create the products and processes to enable it to be used at all. Uranium is useless without fossil fuels.
It is not just fossil fuel that is finite: all fuel is finite. Indeed, the Laws Entropy (that everything is deteriorating and slowing down to Zero Point Energy) prove that , not just fossil fuel, not just every resource, but every single thing is finite and will end.
What else can I help you with?
What general statement can you make about the supply of fossilfuels given what you know about their formation?
Fossil fuel supplies are limited and not easily replaced. The principle of supply and demand suggests that as hydrocarbon supplies diminish, prices will rise. Therefore higher prices will lead to increased alternative, renewable energy supplies as previously uneconomic sources become sufficiently economical to exploit.
What is the science that manages limited resources in demand?
economics
What happens if you don't save enregy?
If we don't conserve energy, demand for more and more energy, as population and manufacturing increases, will increase until the energy supply can't handle the demand, or until the energy supply is depleted.
What are the advantages of using glycolysis for energy supply?
sex
What is one of the best sources to use to identify radioactive commodities in the supply system?
Fed Log
Energy sources that are in limited supply?
Coal, petroleum, nuclear energy.
What is energy sources that are in limited supply?
Fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal are examples of energy sources that are in limited supply. These sources take millions of years to form and are being depleted at a much faster rate than they can be replenished naturally.
What is the name for energy sources that are limited and will run out?
the most commonly known energy source that is nonrenewable (which means it cant be replaced) is called Fossil Fuels, the reason it cannot be replaced is because they take millions of years to form.
Energy sources that are in limited supply are resources?
Yes, energy sources that are finite and will eventually be depleted are considered limited resources. These include fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal. Alternatives such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are considered more sustainable as they are renewable and have a lower environmental impact.
What are Hawaii's non renewable energy sources?
Hawaii's non-renewable energy sources include petroleum (used for electricity generation and transportation), coal (used for electricity generation), and natural gas (used for electricity generation). These sources are limited in supply and have negative environmental impacts when extracted and burned.
From where do all renewable energy sources replace their energy?
There may be an infinite supply of them.
What energy sources make up the majority of the world energy supply?
Oil and Coal
Is tidal limited or unlimited supply?
Tidal energy is a renewable energy resource. This means that it will not run out.
What consumer has access to the smallest supply of energy?
Consumers in developing countries or rural areas typically have access to the smallest supply of energy. Factors such as poor infrastructure, limited resources, and lack of investment in energy systems can contribute to limited access to energy for these consumers.
What energy sources make up the world's energy supply?
The world's energy supply is primarily made up of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, along with renewable sources like hydroelectric, solar, wind, and nuclear power. Renewable energy sources are gaining importance due to environmental concerns and the need to reduce carbon emissions.
Why do people worry about energy supply?
They worry about energy that comes from nonrenewable or finite sources, since they will run out
Why do we need different energy sources?
We need different energy sources to diversify our energy supply and reduce our dependence on a single source. Different sources have unique benefits and drawbacks, providing options for different applications and situations. By using a mix of energy sources, we can improve energy security, reliability, and sustainability.
