Asked by Katrina Kazandjian on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable natural resource?
A) Wind.
B) Timber.
C) Oceans.
D) Tin.
Nonrenewable Natural Resource
Things such as oil, natural gas, and metals, that are either in actual fixed supply or that renew so slowly as to be in virtual fixed supply when viewed from a human time perspective.
Timber
Wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the production of materials for building and furniture making.
- Separate renewable resources from nonrenewable ones in the context of natural resources.
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Sigrid KleiveJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tin is a nonrenewable natural resource because it is a metal that is formed through geological processes over millions of years and is finite in quantity. Wind, timber, and oceans are renewable resources because they can be replenished over time through natural processes.
Learning Objectives
- Separate renewable resources from nonrenewable ones in the context of natural resources.
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