The document discusses different types of energy resources. It identifies renewable resources like solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, hydropower, and tidal energy that can supply continuous clean energy as they are not depleted. Non-renewable resources like oil, natural gas, and coal will run out over time. The document also examines pros and cons of biomass energy and concludes with information about geothermal energy and the author.
3. ENERGY
RESOURSES
• An energy resource is something that can
produce heat, power life, move objects, or
produce electricity. Matter that stores energy
is called a fuel. ... Most of the energy we use
today come from fossil fuels.
• Non-renewable energy comes from sources
that will run out or will not be replenished for
thousands or even millions of years.
• Renewable resources are an energy source
that cannot be depleted and are able to
supply a continuous source of clean energy.
4. There are SIX major renewable energy sources
• Solar energy from the sun.
• Geothermal energy from heat inside the earth.
• Wind energy.
• Biomass from plants.
• Hydropower from flowing water.
• TIDAL ENERGY
NON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
• OIL.
• Natural gas.
• Coal.
• Nuclear energy.
TYPES OF ENERGY RESOURSES