Renewable Energy

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.

Water resources are found from Niagara Falls in the western corner of the state, the St. Lawrence River, Hudson River, and Erie Canal system, all used for transporting goods and recreational purposes, and New York Harbor. There are many lakes throughout the state for recreation, and beach recreational areas on Long Island. The St. Lawrence River is also home to the St. Lawrence Project, a major hydro electric power generation operation shared by New York State and Canada. New York State borders two of the Great Lakes, Ontario and Erie, which offer commercial and recreational use.

There are fishing lakes and streams, freshwater, wetlands, wildlife, forests, and the coast of Long Island; water based recreation is a major industry of New York State.

Agriculture is a leading economic resource, from milk, butter, cheese, fish, beef, apples, grapes, and other fruits and vegetables.

Tourism is also a leading industry in New York State; between New York City and Niagara Falls are leading mountain and lake recreational ares for camping, skiing, hiking, and water sports.

A mountainous region would likely be a good source for hydropower energy due to abundant flowing water that can be harnessed for hydroelectric power generation.

One disadvantage of the sun being a renewable energy source is that it is not always available, such as during nighttime or cloudy weather, which can lead to intermittency in energy generation. Additionally, the initial costs of installing solar technology can be high, making it less accessible for some individuals or regions. Finally, there can be environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of solar panels.

Nonrenewable energy sources such as oil, coal, and natural gas are easier to use because they are more energy-dense and have well-established infrastructure for extraction and distribution. Additionally, these sources require less frequent refueling or maintenance compared to renewable sources like solar or wind power.

Pros of non-renewable energy include reliability and ease of production, while cons include environmental pollution, contribution to climate change, and depletion of finite resources like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Absolutely every form of energy we use creates pollution. Even solar and wind do. Nuclear though creates a waste that is very different from other forms of energy. This waste will be around for thousands of years and could kill on contact.

Renewable resources can be replenished over time, such as solar or wind energy. Inexhaustible resources are those that can be utilized indefinitely without running out, like sunlight or geothermal heat. All inexhaustible resources are renewable, but not all renewable resources are inexhaustible.

False. Renewable means that they'll return. Trees area a renewable source, as they can be planted and new ones will grow up within a reasonable time.

Non-renewable resources come from the earth's geological processes over millions of years, such as fossil fuels forming from decaying organic matter and minerals being created through natural chemical reactions. These resources exist in limited quantities and take a long time to be replenished, making them non-renewable in human timescales.

Water is considered a renewable resource because it is constantly being recycled through the Earth's natural processes, such as the water cycle. This means that even though water may be used and polluted, it can be treated and reused, making it available for future generations.

Geothermal energy is considered a renewable energy source because it relies on heat from the Earth's core, which is continuously produced. This heat can be harnessed to generate electricity and heat buildings without depleting the resource.

Geothermal energy is best utilized in regions with high geothermal activity, such as geysers, hot springs, or volcanic areas. Countries like Iceland, the United States, and New Zealand have successfully implemented geothermal energy due to their proximity to geothermal resources. These areas benefit from low-cost, sustainable energy production with reduced environmental impact.

Platinum is classified as nonrenewable because it is a naturally occurring metal that is extracted from the Earth's crust. It is a finite resource that cannot be easily replenished in a human lifetime.

I would say it is renewable, but with a major factor bring time. For example, a deforested area can be restored in as little as 20-40 with proper care (an evergreen forest). A badly polluted river can be also be restored in a few decades with proper care; for example the Cuyahoga River, which was so polluted that it caught on fire in 1969. Restoration efforts begun in the late 80's have yielded a significant reduction in pollution and the restoration of several fish species. Other forms of scenic beauty are renewable only on a a geologic time scale. For example, if a stone arch is destroyed, another one will form, but this could millions of years. Reefs may take ten or hundreds of thousands of years to re-grow.

The largest geothermal field in the world is located in The Geysers in California, USA. It covers an area of around 45 square miles and is one of the most productive geothermal areas for electricity generation.

Sources of energy that occur naturally and repeatedly in the environment for example: solar(from the sun), geothermal(heat from within the earth), wind, hydro(from the natural movement of water), waves(in the ocean), biomass(burning things that replace themselves like plant material and methane from sewage) etc.

The main disadvantage is that normally you would have to drill down a very long distance to find rocks hot enough, this would mean incurring huge set-up costs. I also believe that the amount of energy produced isn't very much compared with say a coal power station

One example is the coolness in a cave up to 100 feet deep, where the temperature changes season to season are slight. As you go deeper temperatures rise until they become nearly unbearable at about a mile deep.

The idea of using this heat involves drilling deep wells and circulating water through these wells to heat various heat exchange systems.

Household geothermal systems use a shallow depth coil and heat pump to maintain environmental conditions using the ground as a heat sink which maintains a fairly constant and comfortable temperature year round.

Geothermal energy is considered a good source of renewable energy because it is sustainable, does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, and can provide constant power. However, there are concerns about the environmental impact of geothermal plants, such as possible land subsidence and water pollution. Overall, when managed properly, geothermal energy can be a beneficial alternative to fossil fuels.

Geothermal power is harnessed by tapping into heat from the Earth's core through drilling wells and using it to generate electricity through steam turbines. The steam from the hot water reservoirs underground drives turbines connected to generators. The electricity produced can then be distributed to power homes, businesses, and other facilities.

Virtually all minerals and rocks are considered nonrenewable in normal human definitions of time. The rate at which most minerals and rocks are being used far outstrips the abilities of natural processes to renew them. In geologic time, some rock and mineral resources could be considered renewable. Others, however, would not be renewable after any period of time, due to the unique circumstances that led to their initial formation.

Renewable resources in the tundra include wildlife such as caribou and fish, as well as plant resources like berries and mosses. These resources are sustainably managed by indigenous communities for food, clothing, and shelter. Hydroelectric power from rivers fed by melting ice is also a renewable resource in the tundra.