Question

Define nonrenewable energy sources: Coal, oil, Oil shale, Natural gas and nuclear. For each, describe what it is, where it comes from, and a least one pro and one con relating to its use for energy.

Answer 1

Non-renewable resources are resources with an extremely slow regeneration time. As a result, the amount of resources decreases with consumption. For example, fossil fuels were formed over millions of years. Therefore, continued consumption would lead to