In the context of differentiating natural resources, here's how you can sort them into the correct categories:
Renewable Resources:
- Are replaced faster than used
- Are considered unlimited
- Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and forests
Nonrenewable Resources:
- Are used more quickly than replaced
- Have fixed amounts
- Examples include fossil fuels (like coal, oil, and natural gas) and minerals
By understanding these distinctions, you can correctly categorize natural resources based on their renewability and availability. Renewable resources are replenished at a rate that exceeds their consumption, while nonrenewable resources are finite and deplete faster than they can be replaced. This sorting helps in recognizing the sustainability and conservation challenges associated with different types of natural resources.
