GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Nonrenewable energy resources include coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced, which is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most of our energy needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Resources are characterized as renewable or nonrenewable; a renewable resource can replenish itself at the rate it is used, while a nonrenewable resource has a limited supply. Renewable resources include timber, wind, and solar while nonrenewable resources include coal and natural gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renewable resources include the sun, the wind, water, the earth’s heat (geothermal), and biomass. Renewable resources are natural resources that replenish themselves over time or exist on a continual basis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Renewable resources are an energy source that cannot be depleted and are able to supply a continuous source of clean energy.