What are Non-Renewable Resources? August 11, 2016 Definition Non-renewable Resources are resources that will deplete over a lifetime. They are consumed at a rate faster than they can naturally reproduce; many of these resources take millions of years to replenish. Examples of non-renewable resources are coal, oil, and materials used for nuclear energy. Want to Know More? The use of nonrenewable resources, like fossil fuels as an energy source dates to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. During this period, numerous developments occurred including the…
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