Question

Distinguish between

Renewable and non-renewable resources.

Answer 1

Sr. No	Renewable resources	Non-renewable resources
1.	These resources can be renewed in a short period of time.	These resources which take millions of years in their formation.
2.	The time taken to renew the resources may be different from one resource to another.	They are formed over a very long geological periods.
3.	Example: Solar, Wind energy, Water, forests and wildlife.	Example: Coal, Petroleum.