EC - NonRenewable Resources Lesson

Non-Renewable Resources

A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that exists in a fixed amount and can be used up. Examples include petroleum, coal, and natural gas. These fuels are formed over hundreds of millions of years from the remains of plants and animals. As you can see from the graphic below:

Learn more about nonrenewable energy resources by clicking on the presentation below.

Let's recap by watching this video below:

Before we spend time reviewing the steps of the scientific method, take a look at the following graphic organizer to help guide you through the information.

Non-Renewable Resources Challenge

Before You Go, You Need To Know

The following key points are from this explore section of the lesson. You must know the following information before moving to the next lesson. This is just a summary of the key points.

• Define nonrenewable resource
• Understand why petroleum, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy are considered nonrenewable energy sources
• Understand the following about each energy source:
  • How it is formed
  • How it is used
  • Pros and Cons with using this energy resource

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