SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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No
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Yes
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Minerals and metals are non-renewable resources because they are formed by geological processes over a long period.
Detailed explanation-2: -Metals are considered non-renewable due to their nature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nonrenewable energy resources include coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced, which is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most of our energy needs.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.
Detailed explanation-5: -Fossil fuels. Crude Oil. Coal. Uranium. Natural Gas. Tar Sand. Steel. Phosphate. More items