non-renewable resources
Definition
Raw materials that, once consumed, cannot be replenished through a natural process. The rate of consumption determines the anticipated supply cycle of the resource. Coal is an example of a non-renewable resource, whereas sustainably harvested timber is considered a renewable resource. Opposite of renewable resources.
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