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Features of The Indian Constitution

The document discusses the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources like sunlight and wind can replenish over time, while non-renewable resources like fossil fuels are being used up far faster than they can replenish. Non-renewable resources will eventually run out, while renewable resources cannot be depleted.

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Features of The Indian Constitution

The document discusses the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources like sunlight and wind can replenish over time, while non-renewable resources like fossil fuels are being used up far faster than they can replenish. Non-renewable resources will eventually run out, while renewable resources cannot be depleted.

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Explanation: Renewable resources can be replenished by natural processes as quickly as humans use

them. Examples include sunlight and wind. They are in no danger of being used up (seeFigure below).
Metals and other minerals are renewable too. They are not destroyed when they are used and can be
recycled.

Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that exist in fixed amounts and can be used up. Examples
include fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas. These fuels formed from the remains of
plants over hundreds of millions of years. We are using them up far faster than they could ever be
replaced. At current rates of use, petroleum will be used up in just a few decades and coal in less than
300 years. Nuclear power is also considered to be a nonrenewable resource because it uses up uranium,
which will sooner or later run out. It also produces harmful wastes that are difficult to dispose of safely.

Differences ;;;;

Renewable resources cannot be depleted over time Non-renewable resources deplete over time

Sources

Renewable resources include sunlight, water, wind and also geothermal sources such as hot springs and
fumaroles Non-renewable energy includes fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.

Environmental Impact

Most renewable resources have low carbon emissions and low carbon footprint Non-renewable energy
has a comparatively higher carbon footprint and carbon emissions.

Cost
The upfront cost of renewable energy is high. – For instance, Generating electricity using technologies
running on renewable energy is costlier than generating it with fossil fuels Non-renewable energy has a
comparatively lower upfront cost.

Infrastructure Requirements

Infrastructure for harvesting renewable energy is prohibitively expensive and not easily accessible in
most countries. Cost-effective and accessible infrastructure is available for non-renewable energy across
most countries

Area Requirements

Requires a large land/ offshore area, especially for wind farms and solar farms Comparatively lower area
requirements

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