Renewable resource

A renewable resource (pronunciation: /rɪˈnjuːəbəl rɪˈsɔːs/) is a natural resource which can replenish with the passage of time, either through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes.

Etymology

The term "renewable resource" is derived from the concept of "renewal" (from the Latin renovare meaning 'to make new again') and "resource" (from the Old French resourdre meaning 'to rise again').

Definition

Renewable resources are part of our natural environment and form our ecosystem. They are divided into two categories: Biological and Non-biological. Biological resources are those that are derived from living organisms, such as forests and animals. Non-biological resources are those that are not derived from living organisms, such as wind and sunlight.

Related Terms

Sustainability: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. In the context of renewable resources, it refers to the use of resources in a way that they can continue to be replenished and are not depleted.

Non-renewable resource: A resource that does not renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction in meaningful human timeframes.

Natural resource: Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

Conservation: The practice of caring for these resources so they can be preserved for future generations.

Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Biological resource: Biological resources are a living part of the environment, like plants, animals and micro-organisms.

Non-biological resource: Non-biological resources are non-living parts of the environment, like sunlight, air, water, and minerals.

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