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Which of the following is a point source of pollution?
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Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?
A
Coal
B
Wind energy
C
Hydropower
D
Solar energy
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Understand the definition of nonrenewable resources: Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished or take millions of years to form. Once they are used up, they are not available for future use.
Identify the characteristics of coal: Coal is a fossil fuel that forms from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years. It is extracted from the earth and used for energy production.
Compare coal with renewable resources: Renewable resources, such as wind energy, hydropower, and solar energy, are naturally replenished on a human timescale and are sustainable sources of energy.
Analyze why coal is nonrenewable: Since coal takes millions of years to form and is consumed faster than it is naturally replenished, it is considered a nonrenewable resource.
Conclude that coal is the nonrenewable resource among the options: Based on the definitions and characteristics, coal is the correct answer as it is not replenished quickly enough to be considered renewable.
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