Question

3.(a) Explain briefly the following terms:
(i) Renewable natural resources;
(ii) Non-renewable natural resources.
3.(b) Give two examples each of:
(i) Renewable natural resources;
(ii) Non-renewable natural resources.
3.(c) State five ways of conserving forests.

Accepted Answer

(a)(i) Renewable natural resources are natural resources that can be regenerated/replaced after they have been used up.
(ii) Non-renewable natural resources are those that cannot be regenerated once used up.
(b)(i) Air and vegetation are examples of renewable resources.
(ii) Coal and petroleum are examples of non-renewable resources.
(c) Ways to conserve forests: encouraging afforestation; discouraging deforestation; discouraging bush fires; enacting appropriate forest laws; educating the public about the importance of conserving forests.

WAEC Biology 2018 Theory — Question 9

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