Question

Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. Give 2 examples for each.

Answer 1

Distinguish between renewable and non renewable resources with 2 examples for each.

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Renewable resources : The resources which can be recycled in a short time and can be produced again and again are called Renewable resources.All Inexhaustible resources come under the category of Renewable resources.They are unlimited in quantity.

Example : Water, Cotton etc.

Non Renewable Resources : The resources which cannot be recycled and cannot be produced again and again are called non renewable resources .All exhaustible resources come under the category of non renewable resources.They are limited in quantity.

Example : Forests,coal etc .

Answer 2

Answer:

Renewable resources:

• They can replenish themselves by quick recycling within a  time period.
• They are never exhausted.
• Cost is low.
• It is present in unlimited quantity.
• It has low Carbon - Emission and environmentally friendly.
• Pollution free.
• Example: Sunlight, water, wind.

Non-Renewable resources:

• They cannot replenish themselves by recycling and replacement.
• They can be exhausted.
• Cost is high.
• It is present in limited quantity.
• It has high Carbon Emission and it is not environmentally friendly.
• It is not pollution free and it takes millions of years to form.
• Examples:  Petrol, coal, nuclear energy, natural gas.