Question

question 23 of 34
what makes crude oil a nonrenewable resource?
a. when burned, it contributes to global warming.
b. it can be replenished within a persons lifetime.
c. it takes millions of years to form.
d. when burned, it adds pollutants to the air.

Explanation:

Non - renewable resources take a very long time to form. Crude oil is formed over millions of years under specific geological conditions, making it non - renewable. Options A and D describe the environmental impacts of burning crude oil, and option B is incorrect as it implies renewability.

Answer:

C. It takes millions of years to form.