Can a renewable resource become a nonrenewable resource? If so, give an example. (1 point)

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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.
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.

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

Yes, a renewable resource, such as natural gas, can get used up faster than humans extract it from the Earth.
Yes, a renewable resource, such as natural gas, can get used up faster than humans extract it from the Earth.

No, renewable resources can never become nonrenewable.

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It seems like there might be a mistake in the responses provided as natural gas is considered a nonrenewable resource, not a renewable one. Therefore, the correct response should be:

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