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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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individual elements in non-renewable resources?

<p>They are always conserved (B)</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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