Question

comparing and contrasting resources
which statements about renewable and nonrenewable resources are true? check all that apply.
renewable resources are expensive to produce.
nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.
renewable resources are used faster than they are replenished.
renewable and nonrenewable resources both produce clean energy.
nonrenewable resources are easy to produce.
renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources.

Explanation:

• Renewable resources are often expensive to produce due to the need for specialized technology and infrastructure. For example, solar panels and wind turbines require significant investment in research, development, and installation.
• Nonrenewable resources like fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are abundant currently but are finite. Once they are extracted and used, they cannot be replenished within a human - timescale.
• Nonrenewable resources are generally easier to produce in the short - term as the extraction methods for fossil fuels (e.g., drilling for oil) have been well - established for a long time.
• Renewable resources require more maintenance. For instance, wind turbines need regular checks for blade damage, gearbox issues, etc., while a coal - fired power plant has more predictable (and in some ways simpler) maintenance related to mechanical parts of the plant but not the fuel source itself (since coal is just burned).

• Renewable resources are replenished naturally. If used sustainably, they are not used faster than they are replenished. For example, if we plant as many trees as we cut (for a renewable wood resource), it is sustainable.
• Nonrenewable resources do not produce clean energy. When fossil fuels are burned, they release greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide) and other pollutants. Renewable resources like solar and wind produce clean energy.

Answer:

Renewable resources are expensive to produce.
Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.
Nonrenewable resources are easy to produce.
Renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources.