2. Renewable Recources
• A resource that can be replenished naturally
to overcome usage and consumption
– Water
– Wind
– Solar
– Geothermal
– Biomass
3. Nonrenewable Resources
• Resources that cannot be readily replaced by
natural means on a level equal to its
consumption or use. Their formation takes
large amounts of time.
– Oil
– Coal
– Natural Gas
– Nuclear
– Minerals and Metals