Which of these is true about mineral resources?
A) They are renewable because they are naturally formed.
B) They are renewable because we use them at slower rates than they are formed.
C) They are nonrenewable because they are formed at slower rates than we use them.
D) They are nonrenewable because they are no longer formed.

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Mineral resources are nonrenewable because their formation takes a very long geological time, and they are being extracted at rates much faster than they are being formed. Once we exhaust them, they cannot be replenished in a human lifetime. Therefore, sustainable use and conservation of mineral resources are vital for future generations. Option A is incorrect because being naturally formed does not imply renewability. Similarly, option B is incorrect because the rate of use is not the only factor determining renewability. Finally, option D suggests that minerals are no longer formed, which is false.}

Which of These Is True About Mineral Resources