Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014581
Which statement best explains why mineral resources are categorized as non-renewable?
1
They are abundant on Earth.
2
They take millions of years to form.
3
They can be recycled.
4
They are found near the surface.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. They take millions of years to form.
Solution:
Mineral resources are categorized as non-renewable because they take millions of years to form, and currently, the rate of consumption far exceeds their rate of replenishment.
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