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Non-renewable Minerals are those minerals that cannot be recycled or takes a very long time to reform and can get totally depleted when extracted, for example, Petroleum.

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Are minerals that recycle extremely slowly nonrenewable resources or renewable resources?

Minerals that recycle extremely slowly are considered nonrenewable resources because the geological processes that form these minerals are extremely slow compared to human extraction rates. Once these minerals are depleted, they are not easily replaced within a human timescale.


How can you use the word nonrenewable resource in a sentence?

its not written as nonrenewable, its actually written as non-renewable and it can be used in a sentence


Are all minerals renewable or nonrenewable?

many people consider minerals are not renewable resources, yes it is, but actually minerals also consider renewable. why??? minerals can take thousands of years to be renewed again since it is formed by the remains of dead living organisms and have taken thousands of years to be formed, so by that if minerals are used it would take thousands of years to renew it's self. also that make it nonrenewable resource because as you know take thousands of years to be used again


What are some nonrenewable resources of a notebook?

Some nonrenewable resources of a notebook include petroleum-based plastics for covers, aluminum or steel for spiral bindings, and minerals such as graphite for pencil leads. These resources are extracted from the earth and cannot be replenished within a human lifetime.


Is natural fibers a nonrenewable?

Natural fibers are considered renewable resources because they are derived from plants and animals that can be regrown or replenished over time. Examples include cotton, wool, and hemp, which can be harvested without depleting the resources if managed sustainably. In contrast, nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once depleted, such as fossil fuels and minerals. Therefore, natural fibers are not classified as nonrenewable.