Sustainability and Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources

The video discusses how daily activities involve the consumption of natural resources, which are categorized into renewable and non-renewable types. Renewable resources, like plants and solar energy, can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels, are finite and deplete over time. Understanding these distinctions helps in recognizing the importance of sustainable resource use.

How do human activities contribute to resource consumption?

What are renewable natural resources and can you provide examples?

Explain why plants are considered renewable resources.

What distinguishes non-renewable natural resources from renewable ones?

List some examples of non-renewable natural resources.