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Who said so? Copper is a metal. It can be recycled any number of times. Sometimes junk yards do not think it is worth the effort to strip it from old cars before they crush them to recycle the iron in them. Copper is mined from the ground.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoCopper is a nonrenewable resource since the Earth has a limited supply that can not be replenished.
That said, Copper is one of the most recyclable resources on earth it sufferers very little from reprocessing and can be reused many times, but this does not make it "renewable."
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∙ 16y agoAnswer Copper ore is not renewable in human time scales, only in geologic time scales.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it is nonrenewable.
yes copper is, as well has gold, iron ore, and diamonds.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Copper and silver comes from mineral deposits, and once those are gone they won't get refilled during the existence of the planet.
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∙ 15y agoCopper is not a renewable resource.
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∙ 15y agoCopper ore is considered non-renewable.
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Is coal you nonrenewable resource?
Yes, coal is a nonrenewable source of energy.
Why is copper nonrenewable?
It can't be grown or produced synthetically.
Copper ore peteoleum and diamonds are all?
Copper ore petroleum and diamonds are all nonrenewable resources.
Is fire renewable or nonrenewable?
Fire is either renewable or nonrenewable as it is not a fuel source, the renewability is dependant on what is being burnt.
What is the most abundant nonrenewable resource?
the most abundant nonrenewable source of energy is fossil fuel which had been created on our earth millions of years ago.
Is copper renewable or nonrenewable?
Copper is nonrenewable because once its gone you can't make it again
Is natural gas nonrenewable source?
Natural gas is a nonrenewable energy source.
Is coal the cleanest nonrenewable energy source?
Coal is the dirties nonrenewable energy source
Is coal you nonrenewable resource?
Yes, coal is a nonrenewable source of energy.
Is hydroelectric a nonrenewable source?
no, it is a renewable energy source.
Why is copper nonrenewable?
It can't be grown or produced synthetically.
Is coal a renewable source?
No, its nonrenewable.
Is a turf a nonrenewable source?
Yes it is.
Is gasoline a nonrenewable or renewable?
It is an nonrenewable source. People burn fuel for car efficiency.
What are the nonrenewable fuels start with the sun as there primary source of energy?
all nonrenewable fuels can be traced back to the sun as a primary energy source
Copper ore peteoleum and diamonds are all?
Copper ore petroleum and diamonds are all nonrenewable resources.
Is gasoline a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
It is an nonrenewable source. People burn fuel for car efficiency.
