The Primary Difference Between Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources is that:

• A) renewable resources can be recycled, but nonrenewable resources cannot.
• B) renewable resources are replenished over a short time, while nonrenewable resources are finite or are replenished only over long periods of time.
• C) renewable resources are primarily mineral resources, while nonrenewable resources are mostly energy resources.
• D) at any point in time there is an infinite supply of all renewable resources, but nonrenewable sources must be replenished over time.

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Definitions:

Social Motives

are the underlying psychological forces that drive individuals to seek out and maintain relationships and interaction with others.

Cultural Display Rules

Norms or customs within a culture that dictate how emotions should be expressed or suppressed in various social contexts.

Social Desirability

The habit of people replying to questions in such a way that they think will impress or be approved by others.

Biological Motives

Biological motives refer to the innate drives that guide behavior and are necessary for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.