Question

natural resources are resources that are drawn from the earth. some natural resources are renewable and others are nonrenewable
renewable resources are resources that replenish themselves, providing an infinite supply.
nonrenewable resources are resources that will eventually run out. there is a finite supply on earth because these resources take millions of years to form.
renewable resources

• water
• the sun
• air

nonrenewable resources

• coal
• oil
• metals/gems

choose the correct answer.
natural diamonds are an example of which type of resource?
man - made resource
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource

Explanation:

To determine the type of resource natural diamonds are, we analyze the definitions and examples:

1. Man - made resources are created by humans, but natural diamonds are formed naturally over millions of years, so they are not man - made.
2. Renewable resources replenish themselves (e.g., water, sun, air). Natural diamonds take millions of years to form and do not replenish quickly, so they are not renewable.
3. Nonrenewable resources have a finite supply and take millions of years to form. Natural diamonds fit this as they are in the "Metals/Gems" category of nonrenewable resources (from the table) and their formation process is very slow, leading to a finite supply.

Answer:

Nonrenewable resource (the option labeled "Nonrenewable resource")