Sustainable yield is the highest rate at which we can use a(n) _____________without reducing its available supply.
A) renewable resource
B) perpetual resource
C) energy resource
D) mineral resource
E) nonrenewable resource

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Sustainable yield applies specifically to renewable resources, which can be replenished over time. It does not apply to perpetual resources, which are essentially infinite, or non-renewable resources, which cannot be replenished. Energy and mineral resources may or may not be renewable, so these options are too broad.

Sustainable Yield Is the Highest Rate at Which We Can