any organic matter that can be used by burning wood and other plant life.

Radiant energy emitted by the sun.

a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.

made by tapping into steam or hot water reservoirs underground; the heat is used to drive an electrical generator.

Non-renewable energy

Renewable energy

Inexhaustible energy

An energy source that will never run out

A resource that cannot be replaced once used

A resource that can be replaced when needed

Underground mines

wood, wood waste, straw, manure, sugar cane

wind power

petroleum

Yes

No

No

Yes

Burning fossil fuels

Burning wood and other plant life

Burning coal

More can be made

resource that never runs out

more can't be made