Which statement correctly contrasts the terms renewable resource and nonrenewable resource?(1 point)

Responses

Renewable resources are replaced more quickly than nonrenewable resources.
Renewable resources are replaced more quickly than nonrenewable resources.
Renewable resources are found underground, whereas nonrenewable resources are found on the surface and in the atmosphere.
Renewable resources are found underground, whereas nonrenewable resources are found on the surface and in the atmosphere.
Renewable resources heavily impact the environment, but nonrenewable resources do not impact the environment.
Renewable resources heavily impact the environment, but nonrenewable resources do not impact the environment.
Renewable resources are very expensive, while nonrenewable resources are very inexpensive.

1 answer

The correct statement that contrasts renewable resources and nonrenewable resources is:

Renewable resources are replaced more quickly than nonrenewable resources.

This statement accurately reflects the fundamental difference between the two types of resources, as renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a relatively short time frame, while nonrenewable resources exist in finite amounts and take much longer to form.