which are non rewnewable resources?

Question

as we all know the present scenario of demand in popullation , demand of non - renewable resources is increasing but these sources are limited to sort this prolem we should stick on rewnable resources . this a holiday homwork can you help pleassssssssssssssssssss

Answer 1

wood etc.

Answer 2

In terms of definition, anything we can replace would be renewable.

So oil, natural gas, and coal are examples of non-renewable energy. Nuclear energy is also non-renewable but produces no carbon dioxide.

Currently, the word renewable energy is what is thrown around alot. This refers to electricity created by what are considered replaceable items.

For example, if I burn cow "exhaust"--methane to produce electricity, that is renewable energy. Other examples would be windmills, solar cells, incinerators (which burn household trash), and methane from landfills. I'm sure there are others. It should be noted that some of these methods do result in the production of carbon dioxide. Maybe that's why some people suggest that not eating beef would have more of an impact on global warming than buying a Prius (would reduce methane production from cows which is 10 times worse than carbon dioxide).

Answer 3

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be re-made, re-grown or regenerated on a scale comparative to its consumption. It exists in a fixed amount that is being renewedor is used up faster than it can be made by nature. Often fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas are considered non-renewable resources, as they do not naturally re-form at a rate that makes the way we use them sustainable. A renewable resource differs in that it may be used but not used up. This is as opposed to natural resources such as timber, which re-grows naturally and can, in theory, be harvested sustainably at a constant rate without depleting the existing resource pool and resources such as metals, which, although they are not replenished, are not destroyed when used and can be recycled.

A non-renewable resource is always drawn down with anabolic processes that use up energy.

Contents [hide]
1 Carbon-based non-renewables
2 Resource demand
3 Economic models
4 References
5 See also



[edit] Carbon-based non-renewables
Natural resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas, take millions of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as they are consumed. Eventually they will be used up. At present, the main energy sources used by humans are non-renewable; renewable resources, such as solar, tidal, wind, and geothermal power have so far been less exploited.

Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas generate a considerable amount of energy when they are burnt (the process of combustion). Non-renewable resources have a high carbon content because their origin lies in the photosynthetic activity of plants millions of years ago. The fuels release this carbon back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. The rate at which such fuels are being burnt is thus resulting in a rise in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a cause of the greenhouse effect. The sun can also be a nonrenewable resource in some ways.


A temporary oil drilling rig in Western AustraliaNatural resources are replaced by natural processes given unresonable amount of time. Soil, water, forests, plants, and animals are all renewable resources as long as they are properly conserved. Solar, wind, wave, and geothermal energies are based on renewable resources. However, non-renewable resources may take billions of years to form.

Renewable resources such as water, wind power, sun, etc are practically infinite - they cannot be depleted - unlike their non-renewable counterparts, which will have run out by 2200.[citation needed] nistara

Answer 4

Non renewable resources are those which the population can use up. For example, wood, oil, potable water.

To ensure success it is best to look at new technologies that reduce the need for non-renewable resources (Hybrid cars, desalination equipment to remove salt from ocean water, recyled materials)

Answer 5

Non renewable resources are those things valuable to man that cannot be renewed, replaced or renewed. Usually stuff like gold, oil, silver,etc. Hope this helps. Good luck with your homework!

Answer 6

In truth the only nonrenewable energy is nuclear. All the other kinds of energy are solar. For example, coal, oil and gas are stored solar energy and can be renewed even if someone labels them nonrenewable.

Answer 7

anything we take from the earth is non renewable except trees and plants we can regrow them

Answer 8

Well research this as the fossil fuel is recycled by nature why do u try to stop it??