Question

which of the following could be considered both a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?
○ iron ore
○ sea water
○ solar energy
○ wheat crop

Explanation:

Iron ore is a finite resource formed over geological time scales (nonrenewable in human time frames) but can be recycled repeatedly (renewable through recycling). Sea water and solar energy are inherently renewable; wheat crops are renewable as they regrow annually. Thus, iron ore fits both categories.

Answer:

iron ore