what is the difference between renewable and non renewable resources in 75 to 100 words
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the difference between renewable and non renewable resources
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renewable resource :
A renewable resource is a natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage and consumption, either through natural reproduction or other recurring processes in a finite amount of time in a human time scale.
non renewable resource:
A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon-based fossil fuel. The original organic matter, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas
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Renewable Resources:-
- Renewable resources cannot be depleted over time
- Renewable resources include sunlight, water, wind and also geothermal sources such as hot springs and fumaroles
- Most renewable resources have low carbon emissions and low carbon footprint
- The upfront cost of renewable energy is high. – For instance, Generating electricity using technologies running on renewable energy is costlier than generating it with fossil fuels
- Infrastructure for harvesting renewable energy is prohibitively expensive and not easily accessible in most countries.
- Requires a large land/ offshore area, especially for wind farms and solar farms
Non- Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable resources deplete over time
- Non-renewable energy includes fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.
- Non-renewable energy has a comparatively higher carbon footprint and carbon emissions.
- Non-renewable energy has a comparatively lower upfront cost.
- Cost-effective and accessible infrastructure is available for non-renewable energy across most countries
- Comparatively lower area requirements
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