Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Renewable resources are natural substances that can be naturally replenished over time, ensuring their availability in the long term. An example is solar energy, harnessed using solar panels to generate electricity.

Renewable resources produce minimal greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the impact of climate change and minimizing environmental damage, whereas non-renewable resources often lead to pollution and habitat destruction.

Non-renewable resources are finite and will eventually run out, which poses a challenge for future energy needs.

The intermittency means that these sources may not always be available, which can lead to fluctuations in energy supply and the need for energy storage solutions.

Non-renewable resources can lead to conflicts when countries compete for access and control over these limited resources, potentially resulting in geopolitical tensions and even wars.