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The largest copper mine in the United States is located in Arizona. Why is copper considered to be a non-renewable resource?

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Answer:

B) Copper ore is not replaced once it is mined.

Explanation:

Although copper is highly recyclable but it is a non-renewable natural resource which means that it is finite.  When an ore deposit is gone the jobs are gone, too.  

What is non renewable resources?

Nonrenewable energy resources are coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. As once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced, that is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most of our energy needs.

In the 1980’s and 1990’s copper production in Arizona (USA) increased 50% whereas direct employment in the copper industry decreased by the same amount.

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