Question

Distinguish between inchaustible natural
resourus and exhaustible resources on the
basis of folloquing parameters: a) availability
effect s of human activities.
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Answer 1

Difference between inexhaustible and exhaustible resources are:

Inexhaustible Resource:

1.These resources have an ability to renew themselves in a given period of time.

2.These are renewable or replenishable resources.

3.They do not require conservation steps to be taken as they can be, renewed, e.g. sunlight, water, etc.

Exhaustible Resource:

1.These resources cannot be renewed after exhaustion.

2.These are non-renewable or non-replenishable resources.

3.They require conservation steps to be taken, so that they can be used in future also, e.g. iron, coal, etc.