Question

how is a nonrenewable resource different from a renewable one?

a. a nonrenewable resource is able to last forever.

b. a nonrenewable resource is able to be replenished faster than it is used.

c. a nonrenewable resource is able to be replenished quickly.

d. a nonrenewable resource is able to run out.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the definitions of nonrenewable and renewable resources.

• Option A: Nonrenewable resources (e.g., fossil fuels) are finite and do not last forever, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Renewable resources (e.g., solar, wind) are replenished faster than used; nonrenewable are not, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form and are not replenished quickly; renewable are, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Nonrenewable resources are finite and can be exhausted (run out) as their formation is much slower than consumption, while renewable resources are generally not at risk of running out in the same way. So D is correct.

Answer:

D. A nonrenewable resource is able to run out.