Classify the following into renewable and non-renewable resources. (i) trees (ii) fish (iii) petroleum (iv) coal (v) iron-ore (vi) water
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Answer:
water, trees is renewable
non renewable coal, oil, iron ore fish
Renewable Resources—(i) Trees, (ii) Fish, (iii) Water
Non-renewable Resources—(i) Petroleum, (ii) Coal, (iii) Iron-ore
Explanation:
Renewable resources- Resources that are repetitive and can be reused are called renewable resources. Heat of the sun, the wind energy are examples of renewable resources. These resources can be used restatively in the future. Fishes are also considered similar resources.
Non-renewable resources – The resources which are once used and then destroyed and cannot be renewed, are called non-renewable resources. For example, coal petroleum natural gas is called non-renewable resources. These resources are originated in the millions of crores of years through geological processes.