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> Non-renewable energy sources
Energy is an integral part of our everyday lives. We use energy directly to:
We use energy indirectly in:
How we produce and consume energy has far-reaching implications, which:
What is energy?
Energy makes things happen. It is one of the most fundamental parts of our universe. We depend on energy for almost everything we do. It powers cars and planes, lights our cities and warms our homes.
Forms of energy
Energy has several forms:
When something is able to produce energy, it is called potential energy, like water. When something is producing energy through motion, it is called kinetic energy, like water moving through a dam.
Energy can be converted from one form to another, as in these examples.
Where does our energy come from?
The energy we use every day comes from a wide array of sources and can be broken down into two categories: renewable and non-renewable.