This diagram covers Resource Classification within Finite & Renewable Resources for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Finite & Renewable Resources in Using Resources for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 24 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 3 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Topic position
Section 3 of 15
Practice
20 questions
Recall
24 flashcards
Resource Classification
| Finite Resources | Formation Time | Renewable Resources | Replenishment Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) | Millions of years | Wood/biomass | Years to decades |
| Metal ores (iron, copper, gold) | Millions to billions of years | Solar energy | Continuous |
| Nuclear fuels (uranium) | Billions of years | Wind energy | Continuous |
| Phosphate rock | Millions of years | Hydroelectric | Continuous |
| Sand and gravel | Thousands to millions of years | Tidal energy | Continuous |