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Q: Why are non renewable materials finite?
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Inexhaustible and renewable resources are used less than?

... finite, exhaustible, non-renewable ones.


Why not to use fossil fuel oil?

Finite supply/non renewable


Why isn't coal used more?

Because it pollutes and is finite, non-renewable.


Is iron non- renewable?

Non-renewable. There is only a finite amount of iron on the planet, it is impossible to generate more. Iron ore is a non-renewable resource. When we have dug it all up there will be none left.


Why are fossil fuels 'finite' and 'non-renewable'?

Fossil fuels are a specific type of fuel that is made up of prehistoric animals and plants. This type of fuel is considered finite and non-renewable because they take millions of years to create.


Which energy sources are non renewable?

Non-renewable energy is any energy resource that is 'finite'. Examples are coal, oil, gas. renewable energy would be wave, wind, & solar.


Are minerals renewable or non - renewable resources?

They are nonrenewable. They are a finite resource no matter how vast the quantity. They can be recycled in some cases such as iron to extend their useful life.


Are minerals renewable resources or non renewable resources?

They are nonrenewable. They are a finite resource no matter how vast the quantity. They can be recycled in some cases such as iron to extend their useful life.


How do humans use most natural resources?

Almost all Natural Resources (both renewable like solar and water, and finite like coal and oil) are used for energy or for materials.


What are non-renewable flammable materials made from plants and animals?

Coal


Is solar a non-renewable or renewable resource?

"Solar energy is a renewable free source of energy that is sustainable and totally inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels that are finite. It is also a non-polluting source of energy and it does not emit any greenhouse gases when producing electricity."This is according to energymatters,com,au


Is iron renewable?

No because there is only a certain amount of iron in the world. However the amount of iron available and its easy recyclability makes it essentially a non-exhaustible non-renewable.