Nonrenewable Resources
Definition
Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a short period or at all once they are consumed or used. Examples include oil, coal, natural gas etc.
Related terms
Renewable Resources: These are natural resources which can replenish over time through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes.
Fossil Fuels: These are non-renewable energy sources formed over millions of years from the remains of plants and animals.
Conservation: The practice of managing the use and preservation of natural resources.
"Nonrenewable Resources" appears in:
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AP Environmental Science
AP Macroeconomics
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 3.3 Cultural Patterns
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