Term

What is a renewable resource?

Definition

A resource that can replenish itself over time Examples include: solar power , wind energy, hydro-electiricty, geothermal, biomass

Term

What is a non-renewable resource?

Definition

A resource that can't replenish itself over time Examples include: natural gas, coal, petroleum, and minerals

Term

What is the difference between abiotic and biotic resources?

Definition

Biotic: derived from something that is living (this includes coal/natural gas) Abiotic: not derived from something living (ex: metals, solar power, wind energy)