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Question
Distinguish the following Renewable resources and non-renewable resources
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Renewable resources | non-renewable resources |
| 1. |
Renewable resources can be used again and again throughout its life. |
Non-renewable resources cannot be used again and again as it is limited which can be depleted one day. |
| 2. |
These resources are present in unlimited quantity. |
These resources are present in a limited quantity only. |
| 3. |
These resources are pollution free |
These resources are not pollution free. |
| 4. |
Example : Solar energy, wind energy and hydropower. |
Example : Fossil fuels, iron, copper, gold silver etc. |
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