What does it mean that a source of energy is nonrenewable?(1 point)
Responses
There is only a limited supply that can be used.
There is only a limited supply that can be used.
It does not create pollution when used.
It does not create pollution when used.
Once used, it needs to be reprocessed for reuse.
Once used, it needs to be reprocessed for reuse.
With proper administration, it can be reused.
With proper administration, it can be reused.
It means that there is only a limited supply that can be used. Once it is used up, it cannot be replenished, and alternative sources of energy will need to be used. Examples of nonrenewable sources of energy include fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
The correct answer is: There is only a limited supply that can be used.
To determine the meaning of "nonrenewable" as it pertains to a source of energy, you need to consider the options provided and select the most appropriate one. In this case, you can eliminate the options that do not align with the concept of limited supply. For instance, the option about not creating pollution when used is not directly related to the concept of renewability or limited supply. The same logic applies to the options regarding reprocessing for reuse and proper administration.
Therefore, the correct answer is that a nonrenewable source of energy is one for which there is only a limited supply that can be used.