SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Question
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Renewable Resources
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Nonrenewable Resources
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Biodegradable substances
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Biotic examples
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Detailed explanation-1: -They are found deep inside the earth and are made by natural processes over many centuries. Their quantity is limited and they take thousands of years to get renewed. Example of fossil fuels is coal, petroleum, natural gas etc. Coal: It is also known as black diamond.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diamonds are not a renewable resource. They are considered a non-renewable resource based both on their originating material and the length of time it takes for diamonds to form.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four major types of nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. Oil, natural gas, and coal are collectively called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed within the Earth from dead plants and animals over millions of years-hence the name “fossil” fuels.
Detailed explanation-4: -Iron ore is an example of non-renewable resource. Non-renewable resources are environmental resources that cannot be replenished. Once they have been used up, there will be no more. Most non-renewable resources are minerals, which are mined, for example, gold, iron ore, titanium.
Detailed explanation-5: -Iron ore is a non-renewable mineral resource. Once it is consumed it cannot be generated again.