Most geologic resources are ____, they form very slowly and are extracted much faster than nature replaces them.
A) nonmetallic
B) energy
C) irreplaceable
D) nonrenewable
E) hydrothermal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels and minerals, form over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the rate they are being extracted by humans. This means that they are finite and will eventually be depleted.

Most Geologic Resources Are ____, They Form Very Slowly and Are