| Renewable resources | Non-renewable resources |
|---|---|
| 1. These resources are replenished within reasonable time | 1. Replenishment is absent |
| 2.These resources can be used forever provided they are used in limited amounts | 2.These resources will ultimately lessen and get exhausted. |
| 3.They are both abiotic and biotic | 3. They are abiotic |
| 4. Their availability can be increased only by enhancing replenishment. | 4. Their increased exploitation will result in quick exhaustion. |
| Examples: Forest, wildlife, underground water and soil. | Examples: Fossil fuels, minerals. |