Question

What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy? Explain with examples.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	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.