Question

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, are as follows -

• Renewable energy sources can be replenished by the nature in small time interval, whereas non-renewable energy sources may not be replenished by the nature (or, will take an extremely long time interval to replenish.)
• Renewable energy sources cannot be exhausted, whereas non-renewable energy sources can be exhausted after a prolonged period of usage.
• Renewable energy sources are eco-friendly, whereas non-renewable energy sources cause environmental pollution.
• Renewable energy sources include solar energy, wind energy etc. , whereas non-renewable energy sources include different types of fossil fuels.

And, many more.