Description

Renewable energy resources are abundant and can be reused without running out, while non-renewable resources cannot be immediately replaced once they are depleted: Renewable energy resources resources are almost inexhaustible and include the sun, wind, water, and geothermal energy: Solar energy: Powered by the sun's heat Hydropower: Uses the energy of water moving from higher to lower elevations, which is driven by the sun's water cycleGeothermal energy: Uses the heat that is continuously produced inside the earth Non-renewable energy resources These resources include fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas, as well as rare minerals: Fossil fuels: Release harmful chemicals into the air when burned and will not last forever