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What are energy resources?
Energy resources are resources that can produce heat, make electricity, or move objects depending on how they are used
What are natural energy resources?
Natural energy resources are resources created naturally by the Earth
What two categories can energy resources be divided into?
Energy resources can be divided into renewable and non-renewable
Give one domestic use of energy resources
Energy resources are used in homes for heating, lighting, and powering appliances
Why are energy resources needed for transport?
Energy resources are needed to power vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and trains
How are energy resources used in industry and business?
They are used to provide light, heat, and power for machines and offices
What is non-renewable energy?
Non-renewable energy is energy that can be used only once and will eventually run out
What term is also used to describe non-renewable energy?
Non-renewable energy is also called finite energy
What are fossil fuels made from?
Fossil fuels are made from the compressed remains of dead organisms
Name two examples of fossil fuels
Examples of fossil fuels include oil and coal
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is energy that can be used repeatedly and will not run out
Name one renewable energy source
One renewable energy source is solar power
What renewable energy source uses moving air to generate electricity?
Wind energy uses moving air to generate electricity
What renewable energy source uses waves or tides?
Tidal energy uses the movement of waves and tides
What happens to carbon dioxide levels when fossil fuels are burned?
Burning fossil fuels increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
Give one environmental impact of non-renewable energy use
One environmental impact is rising global temperatures
