WAEC Biology 2017 Question 42

Question 42

Conservation of Natural Resources

Which of the following resources cannot be renewed?

  1. A.Air
  2. B.Petroleum
  3. C.Food crop
  4. D.Soil
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Petroleum)

Explanation

Petroleum formed from buried organisms over millions of years; once used, it cannot be replaced in a human lifetime. Air, food crops and soil can be renewed.