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Renewable Resource

Resource that replenishes

Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, and sustainably managed forests replenish, contrasting with finite resources.

Definition

A resource replenishes at a rate that meets or exceeds consumption.

Examples

Solar irradiation, wind, geothermal heat, and managed timber are renewable.

Limits

Overuse or poor management can still deplete renewable stocks.

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