Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources, giving one example of each.

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RENEWABLE RESOURCES NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Renewable resources are those resources which will either never run out or those which are renewed within a reasonable period of time through natural processes. Non-renewable resources are those which once used up cannot be replaced or renewed within a reasonable period of time.

Examples: sunlight, oxygen. Examples: coal, petroleum.

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RENEWABLE RESOURCES	NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Renewable resources are those resources which will either never run out or those which are renewed within a reasonable period of time through natural processes.	Non-renewable resources are those which once used up cannot be replaced or renewed within a reasonable period of time.
Examples: sunlight, oxygen.	Examples: coal, petroleum.