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Energy resources are , make electricity or move objects depending on what they are used for. Natural energy resources are resources created naturally by the earth. They can be renewable or non-renewable. Our energy resources are used mainly for: Domestic purposes: Homes require heat and light. App...
Energy resources are , make electricity or move objects depending on what they are used for. Natural energy resources are resources created naturally by the earth. They can be renewable or non-renewable. Our energy resources are used mainly for: Domestic purposes: Homes require heat and light. Appliances such as televisions, washing machines, phone chargers and computers need power. Transport: Cars, trucks, planes, trains, etc. need energy sources to run. Industry and business: Factories and businesses need light, heat and power to run their machines, offices, etc. 17:09 Tue 3 Dec < Natural Energy Resources.pptx NATURAL RESOURCES... QUESTION TIME! Non Renewable Can be used repeatedly and will not run out. Examples Solar power (sun) Wind energy Tidal energy (waves) Geothermal energy (heat energy generated and stored in the earth) Biomass energy (burning waste wood or vegetable products) Hydroelectric power (water) wI 17 Renewable Can be used only once and will run out eventually. It is also called 'finite ' energy. Examples Oil Gas Coal Peat Fossil fuels are made from the compressed remains of dead organisms. Oil and gas were formed from dead marine material. Coal and peat were formed from dead plant material.