What kind of resource is waste disposal?

a. Physical resource
b. Marine energy resource
c. Biological resource
d. Nonextractive resource


ANS: D
Nonextractive resources include the uses of the ocean as it keeps in place. The transportation of people
and commodities, recreation, and waste disposal are all examples of this type of resource. Information
can be found in the section Marine Resources.

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