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Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. Give examples of each.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Renewable Resources | Non-Renewable Resources |
| 1. | These resources cannot be exhausted. | These resources can be exhausted one day. |
| 2. | Can be used again and again. | Cannot be used repeatedly. |
| 3. | Have low carbon emissions and are environment-friendly. | Have high carbon emissions and damage the environment. |
| 4. | The cost is low. | The cost is high. |
| 5. | These resources are pollution-free. | These resources pollute the environment. |
| 6. | The life of these resources is infinite. | The life of these resources is finite and may vanish one day. |
| 7. | Examples: Solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, hydroelectric energy, etc. | Examples: Coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc. |
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