3.1.2 Non-Renewable Energy

• Non-renewable energy comes from finite natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan
• Nuclear power is derived from the nuclear fission of uranium
• One disadvantage of non-renewable energy is the depletion of resources
• Steps in the formation of fossil fuels

  1️⃣ Ancient plants and animals die

  2️⃣ Their remains are buried under sediment

  3️⃣ Over millions of years, heat and pressure transform them into fossil fuels
• Non-renewable energy sources contrast with renewable energy sources, which are naturally replenished
• Nuclear power uses the nuclear fission of the radioactive element uranium
• Steps in the formation of fossil fuels

  1️⃣ Ancient plants and animals die

  2️⃣ Their remains are buried under sediment

  3️⃣ Over millions of years, heat and pressure transform them into fossil fuels
• Nuclear power is derived from the nuclear fission of uranium
• What is the primary energy source for nuclear power?

  Uranium
• Nuclear fission involves splitting the nuclei of uranium atoms to release energy.


  True
• The greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are a major driver of climate
• What are the three types of fossil fuels?

  Coal, oil, and natural gas
• Non-renewable energy sources have high energy density but are prone to depletion.

  True
• Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas.


  True
• Match the advantages of non-renewable energy with their descriptions:

  High Energy Density ↔️ Provides large amounts of energy

  Established Infrastructure ↔️ Existing systems for extraction and distribution

  Reliability ↔️ Consistent energy supply
• Environmental pollution is a disadvantage of non-renewable energy.

  True
• Nuclear power is derived from the nuclear fission of uranium, which is a radioactive element
• Fossil fuels are formed from ancient plant and animal remains.


  True
• Match the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy:

  High Energy Density ↔️ Provides large amounts of energy

  Depletion of Resources ↔️ Reserves are limited and will run out

  Environmental Pollution ↔️ Contributes to air and water pollution

  Reliability ↔️ Consistent energy supply
• Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas.

  True
• Match the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy:

  High Energy Density ↔️ Provides large amounts of energy

  Depletion of Resources ↔️ Reserves are limited and will run out

  Environmental Pollution ↔️ Contributes to air and water pollution

  Reliability ↔️ Consistent energy supply
• Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
• What are the two main types of non-renewable energy?

  Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power
• Match the type of non-renewable energy with its primary source:

  Fossil Fuels ↔️ Ancient plant and animal remains

  Nuclear Power ↔️ Uranium fission
• Nuclear power is derived from the nuclear fission of uranium
• Steps in the formation of fossil fuels:

  1️⃣ Ancient plants and animals die

  2️⃣ Organic material is subjected to heat

  3️⃣ Organic material is subjected to pressure

  4️⃣ Fossil fuel deposits are formed
• Nuclear power is derived from the process of fission
• Steps in the formation of fossil fuels:

  1️⃣ Accumulation of ancient plant and animal remains

  2️⃣ Subjection to intense heat

  3️⃣ Subjection to intense pressure

  4️⃣ Transformation into fossil fuel deposits
• One advantage of non-renewable energy is its high energy density
• Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels are a major driver of climate change.


  True
• The use of non-renewable energy raises sustainability concerns
• Renewable energy sources have a lower environmental impact than fossil fuels.


  True
• What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

  Coal, oil, and natural gas
• Nuclear fission uses uranium to release energy.


  True
• How are fossil fuels formed?

  From ancient organic matter
• What is one disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

  Environmental pollution
• Which non-renewable energy source contributes to soil pollution through nuclear waste disposal?

  Nuclear power
• What is one sustainability implication of using non-renewable energy sources?

  Depletion of resources
• To improve sustainability, there is a need to transition to renewable energy sources