Question
What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy? Explain with examples.
Solution
| Renewable Sources of Energy | Non-Renewable Sources of Energy |
| 1. Renewable sources of energy are those sources of energy that are being produced continuously in nature. | Non-renewable sources of energy are those sources of energy that have accumulated in nature over a very long time. |
| 2.These sources of energy can be used again and again. | These sources of energy cannot be used again and again. |
| 3. Examples of renewable sources of energy are wind, sunlight and tides. | Examples of non-renewable sources of energy are coal, petroleum and natural gas. |
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Solution What is the Difference Between a Renewable and a Non-renewable Source of Energy? Explain with Examples. Concept: Renewable Versus Non-renewable Sources.
