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Which statement accurately describes non renewable energy sources ?

A group of resources made of inorganic matter?

A type of resource located only on the United States

A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time

A group of resources found both above and below the earths surface

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a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time

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Answer:The correct answer is option:

'A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time'.

Step-by-step explanation:

Renewable resources: Resources which are capable of restoring themselves overtime through natural process.They never get exhausted completely.For example: bio mass energy, solar energy etc.

Non-Renewable resources: Resources that cannot be replenished overtime through natural process.These are the resources which are used in wise manner so that to prevent their exhaustion. For example: coal, petroleum etc.

Hence, from the given the options the correct answer is :

'A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time'.

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