Question

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select the statement(s) that accurately describes renewable resources.
renewable resources includes only biotic (living) resources.
renewable resources naturally regenerates given any amount of time.
renewable resources can replenish at a higher rate or equal to rate of consumption.
renewable resources can also be called a flow resource.
renewable resources can be harvested or derived from nature.

Explanation:

1. Renewable resources include both biotic (e.g., trees) and abiotic (e.g., solar, wind) resources, so the first statement is incorrect.
2. Renewable resources require a sufficient, specific timeframe to regenerate; they cannot regenerate in any amount of time, so the second statement is incorrect.
3. A core trait of renewable resources is their ability to replenish at a rate that meets or exceeds human consumption, so the third statement is correct.
4. Some renewable resources (like wind, solar) are classified as flow resources, as they are continuously replenished in real time, so the fourth statement is correct.
5. All renewable resources are sourced directly from natural systems, either harvested (e.g., timber) or derived (e.g., hydroelectric power), so the fifth statement is correct.

Answer:

• Renewable resources can replenish at a higher rate or equal to rate of consumption.
• Renewable resources can also be called a flow resource.
• Renewable resources can be harvested or derived from nature.