Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources
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What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

  • Their rate of depletion and replenishment (correct)
  • Their potential for human use
  • Their availability in nature
  • Their economic value

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

  • Wind energy
  • Solar energy
  • Hydro energy
  • Fossil fuels (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of categorizing natural resources into renewable and non-renewable?

  • To identify their environmental impact
  • To understand their availability and sustainability (correct)
  • To classify them by their physical properties
  • To determine their market value

    • Which sector of activity is most likely to rely on non-renewable natural resources?

    <p>Energy production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for economies to transition from non-renewable to renewable natural resources?

    <p>To mitigate climate change and environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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