Renewable Versus Non-Renewable Resources Explained

The video explains the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources can be replenished and are environmentally friendly, while non-renewable resources are finite and can harm the environment. Examples of renewable resources include solar and wind energy, whereas coal and petrol are non-renewable. Renewable resources have low operational costs but high maintenance costs, while non-renewable resources are efficient but will eventually run out. The video also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each type of resource.

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?

• They are harmful to the environment.

• They can be replenished or reused.

• They are finite and will run out.

• They are always expensive to use.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

What is a major advantage of non-renewable resources?

• They are always environmentally friendly.

• They are cheap and easy to use.

• They have an infinite lifespan.

• They are available in unlimited quantities.

What is a disadvantage of renewable resources?

• They are very efficient in producing energy on a large scale.

• They are always quiet and inexpensive to build.

• They can be noisy and expensive to build.

• They will eventually run out.

How do the maintenance costs of renewable resources compare to non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources have lower maintenance costs.

• Renewable resources have higher maintenance costs.

• Both have the same maintenance costs.

• Non-renewable resources have higher maintenance costs.

What is the lifespan of non-renewable resources?

• Eternal

• Infinite

• Finite

• Unlimited