Multiple choice

Why are some minerals and fossil fuels said to be non-renewable resources?

  1. Lack of ability of recycling and replenishment.

  2. Their more demand and less supply.

  3. Due to their wider range of usage.

  4. Their appearance and process of refining makes them non-renewable.
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Explanation

 Non-renewable resources are the ones, which can not be replenished at the rate at which they are consumed. Also, they can't be recycled to optimize their usage. This applies to minerals and fossil fuels and so, they are known as non renewable resources. 

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