iron ore

Question

granite
limestone
gravel
The four items listed above are important resources in Minnesota. What do the four resources have in common?
Responses
A They are non-renewable natural resources that are mined in Minnesota.They are non-renewable natural resources that are mined in Minnesota.
B They are renewable natural resources that are used in the building industry.They are renewable natural resources that are used in the building industry.
C They are non-renewable natural resources, that are recycled throughout the state.They are non-renewable natural resources, that are recycled throughout the state.
D They are renewable natural resources that are used as replacements for fossil fuels.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A They are non-renewable natural resources that are mined in Minnesota.

Iron ore, granite, limestone, and gravel are all mined and are considered non-renewable resources because they deplete when extracted and cannot be replenished on a human timescale.