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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A resource that that forms at a much slower rate than the rate it is consumed.
A
Renewable Resource
B
Non Renewable Resource
C
Biodegradable
D
Non Biodegradable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Natural resources such as coal, petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas take thousands of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as they are being consumed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term nonrenewable resource refers to a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed. As such, a nonrenewable resource is a finite resource. Humans constantly draw on the reserves of these substances while the formation of new supplies takes eons.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four major types of nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. Oil, natural gas, and coal are collectively called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed within the Earth from dead plants and animals over millions of years-hence the name “fossil” fuels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Natural resources can be grouped into two groups: renewable and non-renewable. Renewable resources will naturally replenish themselves over time, like wind, solar, plants, trees, etc. Non-renewable will be gone forever once used, like coal, fuel, etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -Renewable resources include solar energy, wind, falling water, the heat of the earth (geothermal), plant materials (biomass), waves, ocean currents, temperature differences in the oceans and the energy of the tides.

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