alleryStart learning →Why are mineral resources called finite and non-renewable?
AMineral formation is very slow
BMines are always flooded
COre is too light for use
DMines are banned by law
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Mineral formation is very slow
Geological processes form minerals so slowly that replenishment is far smaller than present consumption.
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