Asked by Ashwin Ponukumati on Jun 24, 2024
Verified
Which resource is NOT renewable?
A) trees in a forest
B) oil
C) fertile soil
D) groundwater
Non-Renewable
Refers to natural resources or sources of energy that cannot be replenished within a human life span, such as fossil fuels and minerals, making them finite and exhaustible.
Fertile Soil
A type of soil that contains a rich supply of nutrients and minerals conducive to growing plants.
Groundwater
Water located beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations, a crucial source of fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and industry.
- Recognize the distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources and their impacts on the environment.
Verified Answer
TN
Tristan NickelsonJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Oil is a non-renewable resource, meaning it is finite and will eventually run out. It takes millions of years to form and cannot be quickly replenished like renewable resources such as trees, soil, and groundwater.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources and their impacts on the environment.