Resources
GROUP NUMBER – 4
Presenting team :-
1.) DEVARYA SHAH – 26 IX / A
2.) MISHTY BOKADYA – IX / A
3.) SAMYAK JAIN – 47 IX / C
4.) NIDHI JAIN – 11 IX / A
5.) DIYA JAIN – IX / A
6.) VRINADAVANI – 18 IX / A
Non-Renewable Resources
Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished at a pace
fast enough to keep up with human consumption. These finite resources deplete
over time, leading to eventual scarcity.
Coal
Fossil fuel formed over millions of years
Natural Gas
Extracted from underground reserves
Petroleum
Crude oil for fuel and products
Minerals
Most frequently used non-renewable resource
Once mined and used, these resources are depleted and cannot be replaced.
Types of Non-Renewable
Energy
Fossil Fuels Nuclear Energy
• Coal • Uranium
• Oil • Plutonium
• Natural gas
Energy released from atomic
Formed from ancient organic reactions
matter over millions of years
Advantages of Non-Renewable Resources
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High Energy Content Economic Benefits Easy to Use
Coal and oil provide more energy Huge profits generated in extraction Simple to utilise in homes and
compared to renewable sources like and trading of coal, oil, and gas. industries for generating power.
solar or wind.
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Cost-Effective Widely Available Employment
Available at very affordable prices for Easily found and conveniently Creates jobs in extraction, transport,
consumers. transported across the world. and refining.
Easy Storage
Most non-renewable sources are quite easy to store.
Disadvantages of Non-Renewable Resources
Time-Consuming Extraction
Mining coal, drilling for oil, and extracting natural gas require significant time and effort.
Gradual Depletion
Resources take billions of years to form and are slowly vanishing, threatening future generations.
Health Hazards
Emit gases like carbon monoxide, causing respiratory problems. Workers face diseases, injuries, and deaths.
Environmental Damage
Release carbon dioxide destroying the ozone layer. Sulphur oxides create acid rain harmful to wildlife and humans.
Urban Pollution
Black smog envelopes buildings, making them appear dark and dirty over time.
Transport Risks
Oil tanker crashes and spills can be deadly for marine life and humans.
Storage Costs
Power stations require huge fuel reserves, which are expensive and space-consuming.
Renewable Resources
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be
replenished or restored over time through natural processes or
sustainable practices.
Solar Energy
Harness the power of sunlight
Wind Energy
Convert wind into electricity
Tidal Energy
Utilise ocean tides
Biogas
Energy from organic matter
These resources are inexhaustible and pollution-free, scoring over conventional non-renewable sources.
Advantages of Renewable Resources
Never-Ending Supply
Can be regenerated again and again, providing unlimited energy.
Easily Available
Reliable source of energy accessible in many locations.
No Pollution
Produce little or no waste like carbon dioxide, with minimal environmental impact.
Small-Scale Production
Energy units can be started on a small scale, making them accessible.
Disadvantages of Renewable
Resources
Weather Dependent
Solar energy reduces during rainy season and winter. Hydro-
generators need rain, wind turbines need winds.
Variable Availability
Resources vary by location. Some regions receive sunshine
year-round, others remain snow-covered. Himalayan rivers are
snow-fed; peninsular rivers are seasonal.
Lower Energy Output
Energy generated is less compared to fossil fuels and non-renewable res
High Initial Costs
Utilising renewable energy requires large capital costs and state-of-the-a
Biogas
Biogas is produced by biological breakdown of organic
matter such as biomass, manure, sewage, municipal waste, and
energy crops in the absence of oxygen . It primarily comprises
methane and carbon dioxide.
Gobar Gas in India
In India, biogas from anaerobic digestion of organic wastes is
called Gobar gas. Over 2 million households use small-scale
digestion facilities, particularly practical in villages where
cattle dung is abundant.
Features of Biogas
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Locally Available Materials Clean Fuel High Calorific Value
Generated from animal dung, vegetable
wastes, agricultural wastes. Waste is A small family of four can be sustained
managed and converted into useful Burns without smoke or odour and is [Link] biogas from three cows' dung.
products like manure.
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Energy Efficient Agricultural Benefits
Provides five times more energy than direct burning of dried dung cakes.
Slurry left after extraction can be used as manure in fields.
Biogas Plant Structure
The biogas plant is a dome-shaped structure. A mixture of cow dung
slurry and water is fed into a sealed digester where microorganisms
break down complex compounds to release biogas. The gas is
stored in a tank above the digester and drawn through pipes for
use.
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