non renewable and renewable resources
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what are non renewable resources
they are Resources that cannot be replaced by nature
give examples of non renewable resources
Example: Fossil fuels, Minerals (copper, iron, coal , natural gas , diesel ) and plastics
what are renewable resources
A renewable resource is a resource which is replaced naturally and can be used again.
give examples of renewable resources
Examples are: oxygen, fresh water, solar energy, timber, and biomass , wood , soil wood, paper and leather ( commodities )
why are Gasoline, coal, natural gas, diesel, plastics and other things that come from fossil fuels are not renewable.
they are not renewable because they take millions of years to be made, and cannot be renewed in our lifetime
name some ways in which we can make non renewable resources become renewable
Plastic can be recycled ways have been developed to make biodegradableplastic , biodiesel and other fuels from renewable resources such as corn, sugar cane, soybeans and canola.
what is the problem with fossil fuel
the problem with fossil fuels is the pollution and global warming gases they produce
what is the advantage and disadvantage of renewable resources
advantage : they are much cleaner. disadvantage :But they can also cost more