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Is rock a renewable resource?

No, rock is not a renewable resource because it takes millions of years for rocks to form through geological processes. Once rocks are mined or extracted, they cannot be easily replaced within a human lifetime.


Are minerals renewable or non renewable resources?

Virtually all minerals and rocks are considered nonrenewable in normal human definitions of time. The rate at which most minerals and rocks are being used far outstrips the abilities of natural processes to renew them. In geologic time, some rock and mineral resources could be considered renewable. Others, however, would not be renewable after any period of time, due to the unique circumstances that led to their initial formation.


Is soil non-renewable or renewable?

Soil is renewable because it can be regenerated over time through natural processes such as weathering of rocks, decomposition of organic matter, and formation of new soil layers. However, soil degradation due to factors such as erosion, pollution, and deforestation can deplete soil fertility and lead to non-renewable conditions in the short term.


Is silica sand renewable?

Silica sand itself is considered renewable, as it is produced by the continual erosion of rocks and minerals. However, the rate at which it can be extracted and processed for industrial use may outpace its natural replenishment, leading to concerns about sustainability.


Is rock renewable?

No, rock is not considered renewable because it takes millions of years to form through geological processes like cooling magma or compression of sediments. Once rocks are extracted and used, they cannot be quickly replenished like renewable resources such as solar or wind energy.

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Are rocks non renewable resources?

Rocks arent renewable


Are rocks renewable or non-renewable?

a rock is renewable


Are rocks renewable resources?

NO


Are rocks a renewable or nonrenewable resources?

Nonrenuable


All renewable resources are what?

Oil, Minerals and Rocks, and coal are all the non renewable resources I know.


Why are rocks non-renewable?

They can not grow more


Is rock a renewable resource?

No, rock is not a renewable resource because it takes millions of years for rocks to form through geological processes. Once rocks are mined or extracted, they cannot be easily replaced within a human lifetime.


Is it good or bad to use geothermal power?

good it is a renewable energy resource found in rocks underground (heat from the rdioactive rocks)


What is an example of coal?

A biogenic sedimentary rock, and a fossil fuel.


Is the Grand Canyon a renewable resource?

No. The Grand Canyon is not a renewable resource. A renewable resource is one that can be produced for years to come to provide some sort of fuel to humanity. Such as water, oxygen and meat from animals. Minerals --> rocks --> what the grand canyon is made of is not renewable


Why is Geothermal Energy the best energy?

It uses rocks from underground and makes lots of power. It is cheap and clean and is renewable.


Are minerals renewable or non renewable resources?

Virtually all minerals and rocks are considered nonrenewable in normal human definitions of time. The rate at which most minerals and rocks are being used far outstrips the abilities of natural processes to renew them. In geologic time, some rock and mineral resources could be considered renewable. Others, however, would not be renewable after any period of time, due to the unique circumstances that led to their initial formation.