Which statements about nonrenewable resources are correct? Check all that apply.Nonrenewable resources form rapidly.Even though fossil fuels can still form in nature, fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources.Nonrenewable resources include cotton and wool.Nonrenewable resources are in limited supply.Once nonrenewable resources run out, they cannot be replaced.
Answer
A
Nonrenewable resources form rapidly.
B
Even though fossil fuels can still form in nature, fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources.
C
Nonrenewable resources include cotton and wool.
D
Nonrenewable resources are in limited supply.
E
Once nonrenewable resources run out, they cannot be replaced.
Explanation
Fossil fuels can form naturally, but they take millions of years to form, so they are considered nonrenewable on a human timescale. Nonrenewable resources are available in limited amounts, and once used up they cannot be replaced quickly enough for people to rely on them. Cotton and wool come from renewable plants and animals, so they are not nonrenewable resources.
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