Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources - II

Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources - II

Renewable resources naturally restore themselves, such as sunlight, wind, and trees, so we can use them again and again. Nonrenewable resources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly once used up. ...

Renewable resources can be used over and over again because they naturally restore themselves. In contrast, non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly once they are used up.

When choosing a resource to power our homes, cars, and schools, it’s important to consider its environmental impact.