Non-renewable energy sources
I can explain why non-renewable energy sources are contributing to the energy problem.
Non-renewable energy sources
I can explain why non-renewable energy sources are contributing to the energy problem.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Non-renewable energy sources, e.g. fossil fuels, are those that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
- Fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal are transported across the globe by ships, lorries and pipelines.
- Burning fossil fuels releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
- A way of reducing climate change is for countries to stop using non-renewable fossil fuels.
Common misconception
The production of all energy is contributing to climate change.
The production of energy through burning non-renewable fossil fuels is contributing to climate change.
Keywords
Non-renewable energy - Non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
Renewable energy - Types of energy that can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Climate change - Climate change is a large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures.
Carbon emissions - Carbon emissions are the release of carbon into the air and atmosphere around us.
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