Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following statements is true of renewable resources?

  1. They are about to run out.

  2. They can be renewed over relatively short time spans.

  3. They are extremely rare.

  4. They require millions of years to renew.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable resources like solar, wind, and hydro can be naturally replenished over relatively short time spans - from days to decades. This distinguishes them from fossil fuels (option D) which require millions of years to form. They are not about to run out (A), nor are they extremely rare (C).

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