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Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource?

A. It takes an extremely long time to form.


B. It creates pollution when burned.


C. It is used to produce electricity.


D. It is found deep in the ground.

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Crude oil is a nonrenewable resource that builds up in liquid form between the layers of the Earth's crust. It's retrieved by drilling into the ground and ocean floor, and pumping the liquid out. The liquid is then refined and used to create many different products. Do the answer is A
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It takes an extremely long time to form.
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