Minerals are ______ sources.

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Abiotic

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Renewable

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Non-renewable

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The correct option is D Non-renewable
Minerals are non-renewable resources. A non-renewable resource is the resource of a substance that is being used up more quickly than it can replace itself. Its supply is finite. Most fossil fuels, minerals, and metal ores are non-renewable resources.

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Statement I: Fossil fuels are a renewable source of energy.
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Minerals are ______ sources.

The correct option is D Non-renewableMinerals are non-renewable resources. A non-renewable resource is the resource of a substance that is being used up more quickly than it can replace itself. Its supply is finite. Most fossil fuels, minerals, and metal ores are non-renewable resources.

The correct option is D Non-renewable
Minerals are non-renewable resources. A non-renewable resource is the resource of a substance that is being used up more quickly than it can replace itself. Its supply is finite. Most fossil fuels, minerals, and metal ores are non-renewable resources.