Non-Renewable Natural Resources

Non-renewable natural resources are those resources which are present in limited quantity and cannot be replaced once they are exhausted.

Examples of Non-Renewable Resources

• Coal
• Petroleum
• Natural Gas

Why Should We Save Fossil Fuels?

• They take millions of years to form
• They are limited in quantity
• Burning them causes air pollution
• They contribute to global warming

Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals are chemicals obtained from petroleum or natural gas. They are used to manufacture many useful products.

Uses of Petrochemicals

• Making plastics
• Making synthetic fibres
• Making detergents and soaps
• Making medicines and cosmetics