Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

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Renewable sources of energy Non-renewable source of energy
1. These sources of energy can be used again and again.
2. These type of sources are inexhaustible.
3. It does not pollute atmosphere.
4. Example: Solar energy, wind energy, etc
1. These sources of energy cannot be used again and again.
2. These type of sources are exhaustible and cannot be renewed.
3. It causes atmospheric pollution.
4. Example: CoaI, Petroleum, etc

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Renewable source:

The sources of energy which can never be finished and are continuously produced in nature are known as renewable sources of energy.

Ex: wind, the sun, biogas, hydropower etc.

Non-renewable sources:

The sources of energy which are exhaustable and take lots of time to be formed again are known as non-renewable source of energy.

For ex: coal, natural gas petroleum etc.

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