Question

since the mid - 1800s, humans have extracted and used millions of barrels of petroleum every day. however, since petroleum takes millions of years to form, it does not get replaced quickly. this means the existing petroleum supply is finite, or limited, and will not last forever. therefore, petroleum is considered a nonrenewable resource.
why is petroleum a nonrenewable resource? complete the sentence.
petroleum takes millions of years to form, so its supply is ____. since humans extract and use petroleum ____ quickly than it is replaced, it is considered a nonrenewable resource.
finite... more finite... less infinite... more infinite... less

Explanation:

The text states that petroleum takes millions of years to form, so its supply is finite. And humans extract and use it more quickly than it's replaced.

Answer:

finite...more