distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. which one of the two would you prefer to use and why?
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Resources which are limited in nature are known as renewable resources. Eg- Oil,Coal,etc. Resources which can be used again and again and has no limit are known as non renewable resources. Eg- Solar energy,Wind energy,etc.
Renewable Resources
The resources which cannot be exhausted even after continuous utilization are termed as renewable resources. Examples of renewable resources are the sun, wind, and tidal energy.
Non-Renewable Resources
The resources which cannot be immediately replaced once they are depleted are called Non-renewable resources. Examples of Non-renewable resources include fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum and natural gas and rare minerals typically found in meteorites.
Now, let us have a look at the major differences between renewable resources and non-renewable resources