This document discusses the differences between nonrenewable and renewable resources. Nonrenewable resources such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and uranium cannot be replaced at the same rate at which they are being used. Renewable resources like solar, geothermal, wind, biomass and hydroelectric can be replenished naturally in a short period of time and thus are considered sustainable sources of energy.
4. NUCLEAR ENERGY
Nuclear fission uses
uranium to create
energy.
Nuclear energy is a
nonrenewable
resource because
once the uranium is
used, it is gone!
5. COAL, PETROLEUM, AND GAS
Coal, petroleum, and
natural gas are
considered
nonrenewable
because they can not
be replenished in a
short period of time.
These are called fossil
fuels.