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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

  • Coal (correct)
  • Solar energy
  • Wind
  • Timber
  • What happens to the original organic matter with the aid of heat and pressure?

  • It becomes wind
  • It becomes oil or gas (correct)
  • It becomes solar energy
  • It becomes timber
  • Which of the following is not considered a non-renewable resource?

  • Timber (correct)
  • Fossil fuels
  • Metal ores
  • Groundwater in certain aquifers
  • What are earth minerals and metal ores examples of?

    <p>Non-renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to individual elements in non-renewable resources?

    <p>They are always conserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a non-renewable resource?

    <p>A natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

    <p>Carbon-based fossil fuels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are fossil fuels formed?

    <p>The original organic matter, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are earth minerals and metal ores examples of?

    <p>Non-renewable resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are timber and wind considered renewable resources?

    <p>Because their localized replenishment can occur within time frames meaningful to humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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