Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. Give examples of both. What are the dangers in depending too much on non-renewable resources?

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Steve Mckenzie

23 April, 12:54

Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. Give examples of both. What are the dangers in depending too much on non-renewable resources?

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Avery Suarez · Answer 1

Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable resources.

Renewable energy is energy which is basically generated from the Natural resources such as Wind, Water, Sun, Rain, Geo-thermal heat and Tides. these are examples of renewable sources of energy which is replenished naturally. On the other hand non-renewable resources are those resources which can be used one time only. Non-renewable resources are made with fossil fuels and limited in supply. Non-renewable resources generate Higher relative carbon emission.

Justice Matthews · Answer 2

Renewable resources are resources that can be used over and over again and can be replemished naturally. For example, solar power energy. Non-renewable resources are resources that available in limited quantities. For example, oil or coal. The dangers of depending to much on non-renewable resources are risking the chance of using up all of the non-renewable resources and not being able to get it back.