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Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(6.03 LC)Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Natural gas
Sustainably harvested seafood
Methane hydrates
Sand
(6.03 LC)Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Natural gas
Sustainably harvested seafood
Methane hydrates
Sand
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GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **Sustainably harvested seafood**.
Sustainably harvested seafood refers to fish and other aquatic resources that are managed in a way that ensures their populations are not depleted, making them a renewable resource. In contrast, natural gas and methane hydrates are fossil fuels, which are non-renewable, and while sand can be replenished to some extent, it is often extracted faster than it can naturally be replaced in many ecosystems, so it is typically not considered renewable.
Sustainably harvested seafood refers to fish and other aquatic resources that are managed in a way that ensures their populations are not depleted, making them a renewable resource. In contrast, natural gas and methane hydrates are fossil fuels, which are non-renewable, and while sand can be replenished to some extent, it is often extracted faster than it can naturally be replaced in many ecosystems, so it is typically not considered renewable.