Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a short period or at all once they are consumed or used. Examples include oil, coal, natural gas etc.
Nonrenewable resources are like your favorite limited-edition candy bar. Once you've eaten it all up, there's no more left because it's not being made anymore!
Renewable Resources: These are natural resources which can replenish over time through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes.
Fossil Fuels: These are non-renewable energy sources formed over millions of years from the remains of plants and animals.
Conservation: The practice of managing the use and preservation of natural resources.
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