Biology
Answer
Difference between exhaustible and inexhaustible resources —
| Exhaustible resources | Inexhaustible resources |
|---|---|
| Resources which cannot be renewed readily by natural means and are available in finite quantities in nature which can be easily consumed are called exhaustible resources. | Resources which are abundantly available in nature and can be used for unlimited time and cannot be exhausted by humans are called inexhaustible resources. |
| Examples: Coal, petroleum. | Examples: Wind, sun |
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