Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources A renewable energy resource can be used over and over again. A renewable energy resource can be used over and over again. Some examples include: Some examples include: Hydropower (water) Hydropower (water) Biomass (material that was once alive) Biomass (material that was once alive) Geothermal (heat from the earth) Geothermal (heat from the earth) Wind Wind Solar (sun energy) Solar (sun energy)

Nonrenewable Energy Resources A non-renewable energy resource cannot be used repeatedly. Once it is gone, it’s gone! A non-renewable energy resource cannot be used repeatedly. Once it is gone, it’s gone! Some examples include: Some examples include: Natural gas (fossil fuel) Natural gas (fossil fuel) Oil/Petroleum (fossil fuel) Oil/Petroleum (fossil fuel) Coal (fossil fuel) Coal (fossil fuel) Nuclear (because of the use of Uranium) Nuclear (because of the use of Uranium)

United States Energy Use The United States relies on fossil fuels (nonrenewable resources) to provide most of our energy. The United States relies on fossil fuels (nonrenewable resources) to provide most of our energy. What will happen if we keep using fossil fuels at this rate? What will happen if we keep using fossil fuels at this rate?

Energy Resources vs. Energy Produced Based on the graph above, which energy source provides the greatest amount of electricity? Based on the graph above, which energy source provides the greatest amount of electricity? Do you think it is beneficial that we continue to use this energy source based on this information? Do you think it is beneficial that we continue to use this energy source based on this information?

OBJECTIVE: In classroom 112 at WBMS, the student will be able to contrast renewable and non-renewable energy resources during one class period. A graphic of the fossil fuels and another of alternative energy sources (solar, geothermal, etc.) Graphic needed: A graphic of the fossil fuels and another of alternative energy sources (solar, geothermal, etc.) This graphic will address the needs of the audience by providing a visual image of the representation and different types of energy resources.