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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource if it is replaced by a natural process at a rate comparable or faster than its rate of consumption by humans. Read this statement and confirm whether it is correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect give the correct statement.

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The given statement is incorrect. A renewable resource is a natural resource if it is replaced by a natural process at a rate comparable or faster than its rate of consumption by humans.

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