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Some renewable resources are as follows:
                    • Water: Freshwater makes up only 2.5% of Earth’s total water. It plays a critical role in
                   various applications, such as generating electricity through rivers and harnessing
                   tidal energy from seas and oceans.

                                             •    Solar Energy: Solar energy, sourced from the Sun, is a versatile renewable resource.
                                             It can be transformed into electricity for powering devices like calculators, street
                                             lamps, room heaters, and water heaters.



                    • Wind Energy: Wind energy is  derived from  the movement of air and has been
                   traditionally used for activities like grinding grain and pumping water. Today, it is
                   also converted into electricity through wind turbines.


                                             •    Biomass Energy: Biomass energy comes from organic materials, including plant
                                             and  animal waste.  It is a renewable  resource used for  cooking,  heating,  and
                                             generating electricity.



                    • Soil: Soil provides essential nutrients  for  plant  growth  and  serves as a  base for
                   constructing shelters. However, its quality can degrade due to harmful chemicals,
                   land pollution, deforestation, and urban development.



                                             •    Forests: Forests  are crucial for maintaining ecological balance. They purify air,
                                             contribute to rainfall  formation,  and  provide valuable  resources such as wood,
                                             fruits, and medicinal plants.



                 Some non-renewable resources are as follows:


                    • Coal: A cost-effective and widely used fuel, coal is vital for electricity generation,
                   heating, and industrial processes.



                                             •    Petroleum: Petroleum products like petrol, diesel, and mineral oils power vehicles,
                                             industrial furnaces, and electricity generation in power plants.


                    • LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas): Derived from petroleum, LPG is commonly used
                   for cooking and as a vehicle fuel.



                                             •    Natural Gas: Formed from decomposed organic matter, natural gas is often found
                                             above oil in wells. Its compressed form, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), is widely
                                             used as vehicle fuel.







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