ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources A. Renewable Resources · Resources that can be naturally regenerated or replenished within a relatively short period. 1. Solar Energy Energy obtained from the Sun. It is virtually inexhaustible on a human time scale. Used for: Solar panels Solar water heaters Solar cookers Electricity generation 2. Wind Energy Energy produced by moving air. Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity. Advantages: Clean Renewable Low operational pollution 3. Water Water is continuously renewed through the water cycle . Major processes: Evaporation Condensation Precipitation 4. Forest Resources Forests provide: Timber Fuelwood Fruits Medicinal plants 5. Biomass Organic material obtained from plants and animals. Examples: Wood ...