ECOLOGY
HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They are only found in tropical climates.
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They are replaceable by natural means.
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They regenerate very slowly.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Renewable resources can be replaced by natural processes as quickly as humans use them. Examples include sunlight and wind. Nonrenewable resources exist in fixed amounts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct option is d. They are a type of land resource (forests, rangelands, and marine fisheries) that naturally regenerate and thus can tolerate a sustained harvest but can be depleted from excessive harvest.
Detailed explanation-3: -1 Answer. A natural resource which can be used repeatedly and is replaced naturally is called a renewable resource.
Detailed explanation-4: -Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replaced in a relatively short period of time or are virtually limitless in supply. In addition to wind, renewable energy resources include sunlight, moving water, biomass, and geothermal energy. All of these resources are freely available and won’t run out.