When a resource is present in a fixed amount, it is said to be:

a. a nonextractive resource.
b. a nonrenewable resource.
c. a physical resource.
d. a renewable resource


ANS: B
Nonrenewable resources are unable to be replenished over short time spans. These resources include
oil, gas, and solid mineral deposits. Information can be found in the section Marine Resources Are
Subject to the Economic Laws of Supply and Demand.

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