What is a renewable energy resource?

A renewable energy resource is one that is being replenished as quickly as it is used.


For example, solar energy is renewable because new sunlight is being generated more quickly than it is used up.

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What is a non-renewable energy resource?

A non-renewable energy resource is one that isn't being replenished and so has a limited supply.


For example, coal is non-renewable because it is not being replenished (at least not in our lifetimes) and so at some point could run out.

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Name 7 renewable energy resources.

  1. Wind
  2. Solar
  3. Geothermal
  4. Water waves
  5. Biofuels
  6. Hydroelectricity
  7. Tidal

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What are the main non-renewable energy resources?

  1. Fossil fuels (coal, crude oil, and natural gas).
  2. Nuclear energy.

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Which energy resource is most widely used for heating homes in the UK?

Natural gas.

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Which energy resource is most widely used to power vehicles?

Types of crude oil, e.g. petrol and diesel.

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What is sometimes mixed with petrol to make it more environmentally friendly?

Biofuel.

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