Continued Extraction of a Non-Renewable Resource Can Be Sustainable Over

question 4

Multiple Choice

Continued extraction of a non-renewable resource can be sustainable over time if managed properly.

• A)false; all non-renewable resources have a 5 year limit for extraction
• B)true; by definition non-renewable resources will never deplete
• C)true; with continued increases in technology non-renewable resources can last indefinitely
• D)false; non-renewable resources will eventually deplete

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