Question

part 2: matching
match the energy source to the correct category. write r for renewable or n for nonrenewable.

• ＿solar
• ＿coal
• ＿wind
• ＿natural gas
• ＿hydropower
• ＿oil (petroleum)
• ＿geothermal
• ＿biomass
• ＿nuclear

Explanation:

Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally in a relatively short - time. Non - renewable energy sources are finite and take a long time to form. Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass are renewable as they are constantly available or replenish quickly. Coal, natural gas, oil (petroleum) are fossil fuels and non - renewable. Nuclear energy from uranium is also non - renewable as uranium reserves are limited.

Answer:

Solar: R
Coal: N
Wind: R
Natural Gas: N
Hydropower: R
Oil (Petroleum): N
Geothermal: R
Biomass: R
Nuclear: N