Because it forms very slowly over many years.
Although renewable, soil takes a very long time to form—up to hundreds of millions of years. So, for human purposes, soil is a nonrenewable resource. It is also constantly depleted of nutrients through careless use, and eroded by wind and water.
Why is soil considered to be a nonrenewable natural resource?
OIt uses a lot of Earth's energy.
OIt is easily transported.
OIt takes so long to form.
OIt can never be replaced.
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