Non-Renewable Energy
What Non-Renewable Energy means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Energy from finite resources that will eventually run out and cannot be replaced at the speed they are consumed (e.g., coal, oil).
Energy resources that are finite and cannot be replaced once they are used.
Topics that use Non-Renewable Energy
- Renewable and non-renewable energy resources can be developed (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- There is increasing demand for energy that is being met by renewable and non-renewable resources (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy Security
- Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing)
- Renewable Energy
- Abiotic Resource
- Biotic Resource
- Energy Mix
- Sustainable Management
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