6.1 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Identify differences between nonrenewable and renewable energy sources.

• Nonrenewable energy sources are those that exist in a fixed amount and involve energy transformation that cannot be easily replaced.
• Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally, at or near the rate of consumption, and reused.
• Enduring understanding ENG-3: Humans use energy from a variety of sources, resulting in positive and negative consequences.