Question

Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Choose a nonrenewable energy resource and explain economic and environmental costs and benefits to using this resource. Choose a renewable energy resource and explain economic and environmental costs and benefits of using this resource

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Renewable resources

Renewable resources are the ones that can be replenished again and again i.e. they can't get exhausted after the use. On to other hand, non renewable energy resources can't be replenished again and again and can become exhausted after the usage .

For example ,

A) fossil fuel:

Economically fossil fuels are very cheap and hence widely used in economically poor areas.

Fossil fuels has the adverse effects on environment as their burning releases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is the main reason for global warming.

Benefits: It is very cheap and hence anyone can afford it. Economies of poor countries are very much dependent on the

They are easily accessible and do not need much of technological advancement or heavy machinery.

2. Solar energy:

Economical cost: Economically it is very expensive and hence it's usage is limited to rich countries only. Silicon used in it is very expensive.

Environmental: It is environment friendly and so it is a clean source of energy.

Benefits:

In this world of drastically changing global climate, increasing pollution and with highly burdened energy resources, solar energy is turns out to be a Savior. It is pollution free and has unlimited abundance .