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Every oil well contains only so much oil, and when it is all pumped out, the well is finished. This is in contrast to something like agriculture. You can keep growing crops on the same plot of land, for an indefinite period. Oil wells run out.
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∙ 14y agoOil take thousands of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as it is being consumed. And you cant just take it out of the ground and put it back in.
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Oil is what type of resource?
We call these resources as nonrenewable. Once we use them up, the time to make more will take millions of years.
What nonrenewable resource is used the least to generate electricity?
oil
Example of a nonrenewable resource?
Coal, oil, natural gas.
What are two example of a nonrenewable resource?
Coal and oil.
Is grass a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
grass is a renewable resource because when it is dead, it will grow again and again Well... dormant would be more accurate. Otherwise, I agree it is renewable.
Is corn a renewable resource or a nonrenewable resource?
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Is corn oil a nonrenewable or renewable resource?
Oil is a nonrenewable resource so will corn oil be a nonrenewable yes cause it is just a different type of oil And Follow me on instagram @ syd_boo
Is corn a renewable or a nonrenewable resource?
Oil is a nonrenewable resource so will corn oil be a nonrenewable yes cause it is just a different type of oil And Follow me on instagram @ syd_boo
What is a nonrenewable resource in the ocean?
Oil
Is oil scarce?
This is because oil is a nonrenewable resource.
Is oil a natural resouce?
No it is not. It is a nonrenewable resource.
Is grass a renewable or a nonrenewable?
Grass is a renewable resource. It will grow again when you use it. This compared to oil, which is a nonrenewable resource. The earth only has as much oil as it will ever have.
What 2 nonrenewable resource's?
two are wood and oil.
List a nonrenewable resource?
oil and natural gas
Is oil renewable resource. or nonrenewable?
non renewable
Gold is a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
It is a nonrenewable resource.
Oil is what type of resource?
We call these resources as nonrenewable. Once we use them up, the time to make more will take millions of years.
