Can a renewable resource become a nonrenewable resource? If so, give an example.

Question

No, renewable resources can never become nonrenewable
Yes, a renewable resources, such as fish, could go extinct if humans consume them faster than they reproduce.
Yes, a renewable resources, such as natural gas, can get used up faster than humans extract it from the Earth.
Yes, sunlight is a renewable resource but only during the day. At night, solar power cannot be generated, so during that part of the day it is a nonrenewable resource.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Yes, a renewable resource, such as fish, could go extinct if humans consume them faster than they reproduce.

While renewable resources are typically those that can be replenished naturally over time (like fish, forests, or water), they can become nonrenewable if they are exploited at a rate faster than their natural regeneration. For example, overfishing can lead to a decline in fish populations to the point of extinction, making them effectively nonrenewable in practice.