Question

Why might it be advantageous to use nonrenewable resources over renewable resources?
a.
The use of nonrenewable resources can be cheaper and more efficient than the use of renewable resources.
b.
Nonrenewable resource use has a lower impact on the environment than renewable resource use.
c.
Nonrenewable resources are always more readily available than renewable resources.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Option (a) is the best answer — nonrenewables are often cheaper and more energy-dense (and supported by existing infrastructure), but (b) and (c) are false: nonrenewables usually have greater environmental impact and are not always more readily available.