Geography GCSE
Non-Renewable Energy
What Non-Renewable Energy means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Non-Renewable Energy
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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
- Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing)
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Security
- Abiotic Resource
- Biotic Resource
- Energy Mix
- Sustainable Management
Using Non-Renewable Energy in the exam
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