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Which resource takes the longest to renew?

Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, take millions of years to form, making them non-renewable resources that are depleted much faster than they are replenished.


Which fossil fuel could supply energy needs for about two hundred years but is linked to acid rain?

Coal is a fossil fuel that could supply energy needs for about two hundred years but is linked to acid rain. When coal is burned, it releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acids that fall back to Earth as acid rain.


Why are fossil files and metal ores nonrenewable resources?

Fossil fuels and metal ores are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form, making their supply finite on human timescales. Once these resources are extracted and used, they cannot be replenished within a reasonable timeframe. Continued extraction can lead to depletion and environmental damage.


If fossil fuels are still forming why are they considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

Well, they are technically still forming, but fossil fuels form over millions of years. We call it non-renewable because there is no way for us to form more of it ourselves in our lifetimes. If we use it all up, it is gone, and we won't be alive when another big supply of it would be available.


How big is the area that is supplied with fossil fuels?

The area supplied by fossil fuels is global and varies depending on the region's energy needs and resource availability. Fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal provide the majority of the world's energy, powering transportation, electricity generation, and industrial processes. However, there is a growing focus on transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impacts.

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