Energy Resources

Energy may be created by using fossil fuels. The fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. These are nonrenewable resources.

There is also nuclear energy which is created by either splitting atoms (fission) or joining them together (fusion). The downside to nuclear energy is that it's chemicals are harmful.

Solar energy is energy from the sun which is collected by solar collectors such as solar panels.

Hydroelectricity is energy created from water. Geothermal energy is energy from heat deep inside the earth. Wind energy is created through the use of windmills.

Biomass or wastes are animal waste, wood, or garbage that is burned to create energy. Bioconversion is when biomass is changed into a liquid or gaseous fuel.