What is the difference between renewable and non renewable energy resources and give examples for each category

Renewable Energy resource is cannot be used up as they can be replaced whereas non-renewable energy resources cannot be replaced once they're used up. Examples of Non-renewables are coal, oil, gas and nuclear. Examples of Renewables are Hydroelectricity, Solar Power, Wind Power and Geothermal Power

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