Create a digital presentation that explains the differences among renewable, inexhaustible, and non-renewable energy sources.

Creation may take the form of a video or podcast and should include a definition of renewable, inexhaustible, and nonrenewable energy sources and provide examples of each:

  • Renewable
    • Animal waste
    • Food
    • Wood
    • Biomass

  • Inexhaustible
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Geothermal
    • Hydropower
    • Hydrokinetic

  • Nonrenewable
    • Coal
    • Oil
    • Natural gas
    • Nuclear

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is the role of time in the forming of energy sources?
  • What are examples of renewable energy sources and examples of nonrenewable energy sources?
  • What is meant by clean energy?
  • Why are hydrocarbons considered nonrenewable?
  • What is an inexhaustible resource?
  • How is the sun the main source of all renewable and most inexhaustible energy?