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Energy resources
energy resources can be divided into:
1.fossil fuel
2.nuclear fuel
3.renewable resources
Remaining oil
Nuclear fuel
Nuclear fision-the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts.
Nuclear fusion-two or more atomic nuclei come very close and
then collide at a very high speed and join to form a new
nucleus.
Renewable resources
Solar energy-radiantlightandheatfrom theSun.
Wind power-air flowthroughwind turbinesorsails.
Wave and tidal power-the transport of energy byocean surface
waves
Renewable resources
Geothermal-thermal energygenerated and stored in the Earth
Biomass-organic matterderived from living, or recently living
organisms.
Hydropower-power derived from the energy of falling water or fast
running water.