ENERGY

Renewable sources of energy can be replaced.

• Solar energy is the solar radiation that reaches the Earth. 
• Wind energy is mainly used to produce electricity.
• Hydropower is a source of electricity.
• Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth.
• Biomass is organic material from plants and animals.

Non-renewable sources of energy cannot be replaced.

Nuclear Energy is used to generate electricity.

Fossil fuels: 

·   Oil

·   Gas

·   Coal 

Uses of energy.

We use a lot of energy in our homes, in businesses, in industry, and for personal travel and transporting goods.

There are four major sectors that consume energy:

· The industrial sector includes facilities and equipment used for manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and construction. 

· The transportation sector comprises vehicles that transport people or goods, such as: cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, subways, aircraft, boats, barges, and even hot air balloons. 

· The residential sector consists of homes and apartments.

· The commercial sector includes buildings such as offices, malls, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels, warehouses, restaurants, places of worship, and more.