Which example describes a non–renewable resource?

Group of answer choices

In some areas in California, people can use heat found deep in the Earth to heat their homes.

Refineries process oil, found in the Earth, and turn it into gasoline to be used by cars.

The hilltop lodge has a windmill that generates enough electricity to power the entire house.

The town has decided to install solar panels on all city buildings.

1 answer

The example that describes a non-renewable resource is:

Refineries process oil, found in the Earth, and turn it into gasoline to be used by cars.

Oil is a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished on a human timescale once it is extracted and used.