Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time. Examples of renewable resources include sunlight, wind, air, water, plants, and animals. Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished naturally over time. Examples of non-renewable resources include fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal), minerals, and metals.

Both renewable and non-renewable resources are used to make goods and services. For example, sunlight is used to generate solar power, wind is used to generate wind power, water is used to grow crops and generate hydroelectric power, plants are used to make paper and food, animals are used to make food and clothing, fossil fuels are used to generate electricity and power vehicles, minerals are used to make cement and fertilizer, and metals are used to make cars and computers.

The use of natural resources has a significant impact on the environment. The extraction and processing of natural resources can pollute the air, water, and soil. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which contribute to climate change. The destruction of forests reduces biodiversity and can lead to soil erosion.

It is important to use natural resources in a sustainable way in order to minimize their impact on the environment. This includes using renewable resources whenever possible, reducing the use of non-renewable resources, and recycling and reusing materials.