Renewable resources can also be called infinite resources. This means that if used carefully they will never run out or disappear, e.g. fish.
Non-renewable resources are known as finite resources. This means they can be used only once. Each time a non-renewable resource is used, there is less of it to be found, e.g. oil.
Working with others:
Look at the images below. With the person sitting next to you, group the images under the correct headings in the table underneath them. Each image is either a renewable or non-renewable resource.
A B C
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Renewable resources 1. 2. 3.
(i) Explain what natural resources are.
(ii) Give two examples.
(i) Explain what renewable resources are.
(ii) Give two examples.
(i) Explain what non-renewable resource are.
(ii) Give two examples. 330 Non-renewable resources
People in rich countries consume (use) up to ten times more natural resources than those in the poorest countries.
