Question

how does fresh water differ from coal as a resource?
coal replenishes quickly, while fresh water does not.
fresh water is an artificial resource, while coal is a natural resource.
coal is a clean resource, while fresh water is dirty.
fresh water is a renewable resource, while coal is a nonrenewable resource.

Explanation:

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time. Fresh water is part of the water cycle and can be renewed.
• Non - renewable resources take a very long time (geological time scales) to form and cannot be replenished quickly. Coal is formed from plant matter over millions of years.
• Coal does not replenish quickly (so the first option is wrong). Both fresh water and coal are natural resources (so the second option is wrong). Coal is not a clean resource (it causes pollution when burned, so the third option is wrong).

Answer:

Fresh water is a renewable resource, while coal is a nonrenewable resource.