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What are natural energy resources?
Natural energy resources are created naturally by the Earth.
Can natural energy resources run out?
Yes, they can be renewable or non-renewable.
What can energy resources be used for?
They can produce heat, electricity, or move objects.
How do homes use energy resources?
Homes use them for heat, light, and to power appliances.
How does transport use energy resources?
Vehicles like cars, planes, and trains need energy to run.
Why do factories and businesses need energy resources?
They need energy to power machines and buildings.
What is another name for non-renewable energy?
Finite energy.
Why will non-renewable energy sources run out?
Because they can only be used once.
What are fossil fuels made from?
The compressed remains of dead organisms.
Where do coal and peat come from?
Dead plant material.
Where do oil and gas come from?
Dead marine material.
What is renewable energy?
Energy that can be used again and will not run out.
Name three examples of renewable energy.
Solar, wind, and tidal energy.
What is geothermal energy?
Heat energy generated and stored in the Earth.
What is biomass energy?
Burning waste wood or vegetable products for energy.
What is hydroelectric power?
Energy made from moving water.
