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Renewable and Non-renewable resources — Geography STD 7 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7GeographyRenewable and Non-renewable resources4 Marks
Question
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
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Answer

Renewable Resources
  1. These are those resources that can be renewed in a short time.
  2. These do not cause any pollution to the environment.
  3. These are the free gifts of nature.
  4. Air, water, and solar energy are examples of renewable resources.
Non-Renewable Resources
  1. These are those resources that cannot be renewed in a short time.
  2. These cause pollution to the environment.
  3. These are not free gifts of nature.
  4. Coal, Petroleum, and some minerals are examples of non-renewable resources.

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