Which question can a student ask to determine whether a resource is renewable or nonrenewable?(1 point)

Question

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Is there a practical use for the resource?
Is there a practical use for the resource?

Is the resource available naturally?
Is the resource available naturally?

Is the collection of the resource damaging to the environment?
Is the collection of the resource damaging to the environment?

Is the resource unlimited or able to be replaced within a reasonable time?

Answer 1

The best question a student can ask to determine whether a resource is renewable or nonrenewable is:

Is the resource unlimited or able to be replaced within a reasonable time?

This question directly addresses the key difference between renewable resources (which can be replenished naturally over time) and nonrenewable resources (which cannot be replaced or take a very long time to form).