Solar energy, wind, falling water, the heat of the earth (geothermal), plant materials (biomass), waves, ocean currents, temperature differences in the oceans and the energy of the tides. EXAMPLES SOLAR WIND BIOMASS WATER TIDAL ENERGY BIOENERGY HYDROPOWER BIO FUELS HYDROGEN CLARIFICATION A Resource of which there is an endless supply because it can be replenished

There are four major types of nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. Oil, natural gas, and coal are collectively called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed within the Earth from dead plants and animals over millions of years—hence the name “fossil” fuels. EXAMPLES: COAL

TAR SAND

PHOSTPHATE

URANIUM

GAS

FUEL

ALUMINUM

OTHER CLARIFICATION

A natural resource that cannot be rapidly replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with

consumption