- Non-renewable energy sources are those that exist in a fixed amount or are consumed faster than they can be replenished naturally. Examples include fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear fuels (uranium). - Renewable energy sources are replenished naturally over short periods. Examples include solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and biomass.
Which one among the following is a source of non-renewable energy ?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: Non-Conventional Energy (Biomass Energy: Biofuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas) and waste-to-energy)
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