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Energy Resources

The supply of energy to the mankind in the present day world is from many different sources. The different sources of energy are as follows:

wind power

water power

tidal power

fossil fuels

nuclear energy

The above resources can be classified as renewable or non-renewable. Some resources are constantly produced on the earth and are known as renewable resources. Others are not replenished and are called non-renewable sources.

 Resources 
 Renewable resources  Non-renewable resources
 Solar power  Wood
 Hydroelectric power

Fossil fuels namely:

a) Petroleum products

b) Natural gas

c) Coal, Uranium
 

 Wind power
 Tidal power
 Geothermal power

Fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas are very important sources of energy. Produced millions of years ago, they are non renewable and need to be conserved for the future of mankind.

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