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*[[Wave Power#Power|Wave]]
*[[Wind Power#Power|Wind]]
==Key Stage 4==
===Meaning===
An '''energy resource''' is a part of the environment that has a [[Energy Store|store of energy]] which can be used by [[human]]s.
===About Energy Resources===
: '''Energy Resources''' are used to [[heat]] homes and to generate [[electricity]].
: '''Energy resources''' are split into two groups; [[Renewable Energy Resource|Renewable]] and [[Non-renewable Energy Resource|Non-renewable]].
[[Non-renewable Energy Resource]]
*[[Coal#Power|Coal]]
*[[Crude Oil#Power|Crude Oil]]
*[[Natural Gas#Power|Natural Gas]]
*[[Nuclear Fuel#Power|Nuclear Fuel]]
[[Renewable Energy Resource]]
*[[Biofuel#Power|Biofuel]]
*[[Geothermal#Power|Geothermal]]
*[[Hydroelectric#Power|Hydroelectric]]
*[[Solar#Power|Solar]]
*[[Tidal#Power|Tidal]]
*[[Wave Power#Power|Wave]]
*[[Wind Power#Power|Wind]]
===Trends in the use of Energy Resources===
====Daily Trends in Energy Use====
: The amount of [[electricity]] used and how it is generated changes over time.
: To meet the changing demand for [[electricity]] companies must be able to increase or decrease the amount of [[energy]] needed quickly.
The following '''energy resources''' can be increased or decreased quickly to meet the demands:
*[[Natural Gas]] - The amount burned can be changed at a moments notice.
*[[Nuclear Fuel]] - The rate of [[Nuclear Reaction|reaction]] can be changed quickly.
*[[Hydroelectric]] - The amount of [[water]] allowed through the dam can be varied quickly.
*[[Tidal]] - The amount of [[water]] allowed through the barrage can be varied quickly.