Non-renewable Resources
A non-renewable resource (also known as a finite resource) is made up of deceased organic material. The organic material, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas. Also considered non-renewable are resources that are consumed much faster than nature can create them. Fossil fuels (such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas), nuclear power (uranium) and certain aquifers are examples. Metal ores are prime examples of non-renewable resources. In contrast, resources such as timber (when harvested sustainably) and wind (used to power energy conversion systems) are considered renewable resources.
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