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which of the following could become non - renewable if consumed faster than it is replenished? biomass hydroelectric solar power
Renewable resources can become non - renewable if used faster than they are replenished. Biomass is derived from organic matter (like plants, animals). If we harvest biomass (e.g., cutting down trees for biofuel) faster than plants can grow back, it becomes non - renewable. Hydroelectric power depends on water cycles, which are naturally replenished at a stable rate (unless there's extreme human interference like damming in a way that disrupts the cycle, but generally, it's replenished steadily). Solar power comes from the sun, which is a nearly inexhaustible source on human timescales. So biomass is the one that can become non - renewable if consumed too fast.
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