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Which of the following would be considered a nonrenewable resource?
sun
wind
lumber
petroleum
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Petroleum.
Explanation: Petroleum is a fossil fuel that forms over millions of years and cannot be replaced on a human timescale, so it's nonrenewable. The sun and wind are renewable energy sources, and lumber (trees) is generally renewable if managed sustainably.
Explanation: Petroleum is a fossil fuel that forms over millions of years and cannot be replaced on a human timescale, so it's nonrenewable. The sun and wind are renewable energy sources, and lumber (trees) is generally renewable if managed sustainably.
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