The Primary Difference Between Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources Is

The primary difference between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources is that:

A) renewable resources can be recycled, but nonrenewable resources cannot.
B) renewable resources are replenished over a short time, while nonrenewable resources are finite or are replenished only over long periods of time.
C) renewable resources are primarily mineral resources, while nonrenewable resources are mostly energy resources.
D) at any point in time there is an infinite supply of all renewable resources, but nonrenewable sources must be replenished over time.