Q1
What is a renewable resource?
AOne naturally replenished
BOne that never gets used
COne that takes millions of years to form
DOne found only underground
ICSEClass 7 (ICSE)GeographyCh 11 · Topic 1
Renewable and Non-renewable Resources
Resources are classified as renewable (naturally replenished, like sunlight) or non-renewable (limited and slow to form, like fossil fuels).
Core concept
Renewable resources, like solar energy, wind, and water, can be used repeatedly since nature replenishes them relatively quickly.
How it works
Non-renewable resources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, take millions of years to form and are being used faster than they can be replaced.
Why it matters
The overuse of non-renewable resources raises concerns about running out and causing environmental damage, like pollution from fossil fuels.
Key detail
Transitioning to more renewable resources is important for sustainable development and reducing environmental harm.
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• Renewable resources are naturally replenished.
• Examples: solar energy, wind, water.
• Non-renewable resources take millions of years to form.
• Examples: coal, oil, natural gas.
• Non-renewables are used faster than replaced.
• Overuse raises depletion and pollution concerns.
• Renewable resources support sustainable development.
• Transitioning reduces environmental harm.