I need to fill in 3 blanks to answer the questions what are nonrenewable resources and what are nonrenewable. my choices are oil plants, sun, wind and water
For the nonrenewable resources I turned in my paper with oil and water but my teacher marked 1 point off because I left one blank
How can you include water as both renewable and nonrenewable?
Check your book for other nonrewable resources.
To answer the question "What are nonrenewable resources?", we need to understand the meaning of nonrenewable resources first. Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced or regenerated within a short period of time, or at all, once they are used. These resources are limited in quantity and take millions of years to form. They cannot be readily replenished within a human lifespan.
To correctly answer the question, we need to fill in the remaining blank. Let's go through the options:
1. Oil: Oil is indeed a nonrenewable resource. It is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. However, it seems like you already included oil in your original answer.
2. Plants: Plants are not considered nonrenewable resources. In fact, plants are renewable resources as they can be grown, reproduced, and replaced within a relatively short period.
3. Sun: While the sun is an abundant and constant source of energy, it is not a nonrenewable resource. The sun's energy can be harnessed through various renewable technologies like solar panels.
4. Wind: Similar to the sun, wind is not a nonrenewable resource. Wind energy can be captured and converted into electricity using wind turbines, making it a renewable resource.
5. Water: Water can be a bit of a tricky one. While water itself is a renewable resource, certain forms of water have limited availability and can be considered nonrenewable in specific regions. For example, underground water sources (aquifers) can be depleted faster than they can be replenished.
Based on the given options, it seems like none of them completely fit the definition of nonrenewable resources. It's possible that there was a mistake or ambiguity in the choices you were given. I recommend discussing this with your teacher to clarify and possibly correct the issue.