Physics GCSE
non-renewable
What non-renewable means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Describes fossil fuels and nuclear fuel, which are finite rather than replenished as they are used.
A resource that is finite, meaning there is a fixed amount and using it uses it up.
Topics that use non-renewable
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- nuclear fuel
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