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The Social Costs of Resource Use

Question 3 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

Which is an advantage to using nonrenewable resources?

Answer
A
They can be cheaper.
B
They can have a lower impact on the environment.
C
They can be used up rapidly.
D
They can contribute to global warming.

Explanation

Nonrenewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas are widely available and often less expensive to extract and use than alternatives. Their environmental effects and ability to run out are disadvantages, not advantages. Therefore, the advantage is that they can be cheaper.

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