Which of the following is a renewable resource?
- Natural gas
- Wind
- Solar energy
- Soybean oil
- Waves
- Fossil fuels
Answer
- Natural Gas: No
Natural gas was formed when buried plants where exposed to heat and pressure million of years ago. It’s not renewed after it’s use.
- Wind: Yes
The wind exists because the sun’s energy heats different regions in different ways. It doesn’t decrease when used.
- Solar energy: Yes
It doesn’t decrease when used.
- Soybean oil: Yes
Vegetables have the capacity to grow without exhausting the soil. As long as the impact on soil doesn’t affect future production, it can be considered renewable.
- Waves: Yes
Waves are generated mainly by wind energy, which is in turn a renewable resource.
- Fossil fuels: No
It took millions of year to form them. They are not renewed after it’s use.