Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What are Non-Renewable Resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced in a human lifetime, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is an example of a Non-Renewable Resource?

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Coal.

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What are Renewable Resources?

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Resources that can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy.

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Is Wind a Renewable Resource?

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Yes, wind is a renewable resource.

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What is a Fossil Fuel?

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A type of non-renewable resource formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the main difference between Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and will eventually run out.

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What is an example of a Renewable Resource?

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Solar energy.

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What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

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A sustainable resource is one that can be used without depleting it for future generations.

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What is Hydroelectric Energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of water, which is a renewable resource.

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Can Non-Renewable Resources be replaced?

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No, non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once they are used up.