Based on the availability, a resource may be Renewable or Non-Renewable. Renewable Resources are resources that can be recycled and reused again. Examples in- clude Sunlight, Wind, Biomass, Water, Wood, and Paper Non-Renewable Resources are resources that come in limited quantities and cannot be easily replaced. Examples include Coal, Natural Gas, Crude Oil, and Sand. Properties of Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources Renewable Resources * They can be easily regenerated over a short time period. ‘« Renewable resources are readily available for use. « Renewable resources can be regenerated over a period of time. * Extensive use and exploitation may turn renewable resources into non-renewable ones. Examples of renewable resources include wind, sunlight, and biomass. Non-Renewable Resources * Non-Renewable resources are available in limited quantities or proportions. * The resources cannot be easily regenerated. * Unlike renewable resources, non-renewable resources cannot be regenerated naturally. ‘* Many non-renewable resources remain stored in the Earth's surface (Lithosphere) as minerals. # The resources may exist in either of the three states of matter. Examples minerals (solid), oil (liquid), natural gas (gas). Mom¥ JunctionRenewable Non Renewable * The resource can be easily regenerated. * The resource is available in limited quantities. © The resource is readily available for use. * The resource cannot be regenerated naturally. The resource remains stored in the Earth's surface (Lithosphere) as minerals. Renewable resources can be regenerated over a period of time. Examples include Water, Wind, Sunlight. Examples include, Natural gas, Crude oil, Coal. Extensive use and exploitation may limit the availability of this resource. Available in limited quantity, these resources cannot be easily regenerated and recycled.