Question

Which question can a student ask to determine whether a resource is renewable or nonrenewable?(1 point)
Responses

Is the resource unlimited or able to be replaced within a reasonable time?
Is the resource unlimited or able to be replaced within a reasonable time?

Is the resource available naturally?
Is the resource available naturally?

Is the collection of the resource damaging to the environment?
Is the collection of the resource damaging to the environment?

Is there a practical use for the resource?

Answer 1

The best question a student can ask to determine whether a resource is renewable or nonrenewable is:

**Is the resource unlimited or able to be replaced within a reasonable time?**

This question directly addresses the core distinction between renewable resources, which can be naturally replenished (like solar or wind energy), and nonrenewable resources, which are finite and take a long time to form (like fossil fuels).