A resource is considered renewable if ________.
A) it is used at rates greater than it is naturally replaced
B) nature can replace it within a short time span relative to human life
C) nature can replace it within hundreds or thousands of years
D) nature can replace it within a million years

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Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally at a rate that is equal to or greater than the rate at which they are being used. The key factor in determining whether a resource is renewable or not is how quickly it can be replaced. If the replacement rate is short relative to human life, then the resource is considered renewable. Option B is the only choice that matches this definition.

A Resource Is Considered Renewable If ________