Asked by Emily Schreurs on Jun 14, 2024
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What can theoretically happen to all non-renewable resources?
A) they can be converted to non-metallic minerals
B) they can be converted to renewable resources
C) they can be exhausted or depleted
D) they can be naturally replaced in a relatively short time
Non-Renewable Resources
Natural resources that cannot be replenished or that take millions of years to form, such as fossil fuels and minerals.
Exhausted
describes a state of extreme tiredness or fatigue, often resulting from physical or mental activity.
Depleted
Reduced in quantity or exhausted; often used in context with natural resources.
- Acknowledge the dissimilarities between renewable and non-renewable resources and their repercussions on the environment.
Verified Answer
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Najmi AsyrafJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Non-renewable resources cannot be naturally replaced in a short time, and therefore, they can be exhausted or depleted. This includes resources such as fossil fuels, minerals, and metals. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not reflect the nature of non-renewable resources. Option D is also incorrect as non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly in nature.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the dissimilarities between renewable and non-renewable resources and their repercussions on the environment.