Energy resources

• What does the physical world provide us with?

  Energy resources
• What are the two categories of energy resources?

  Renewable and non-renewable
• How does our use of energy resources affect the environment?

  It impacts the environment, economy, and society
• Why is reliance on fossil fuels not sustainable?

  Because they are non-renewable resources
• What types of energy resources are considered renewable?

  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Water
  • Geothermal
  • Biomass
• What types of energy resources are considered non-renewable?

  • Oil
  • Coal
  • Gas
  • Peat
• List three types of renewable energy resources.

  Wind, solar, and water
• What is a renewable energy resource?

  Energy that can be replenished naturally
• What is a non-renewable energy resource?

  Energy that cannot be replenished naturally
• Why is it better to use renewable energy resources?

  They are sustainable and less harmful
• What are the impacts of energy resource use on society and the environment?

  • Economic effects
  • Environmental degradation
  • Social implications