Which one of the following is an exhaustible but renewable natural resource?
- A. Solar energy
- B. Water in usable condition ✓
- C. Soil
- D. Landscape in its natural condition
Correct Answer: B. Water in usable condition
Explanation
Usable freshwater is a renewable resource via the natural water cycle, but it is exhaustible because excessive extraction or pollution can deplete the available supply faster than it is replenished.
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