Question

The image shows two natural resources: sunlight and trees. Trees provide timber. Timber is wood that is used for building and carpentry.Which statement accurately compares timber and sunlight? A. Timber and sunlight are nonrenewable resources.B. Timber and sunlight are renewable resources.C. Timber is a renewable resource, and sunlight is a nonrenewable resource.D. Timber is a nonrenewable resource, and sunlight is a renewable resource.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Earth is continuously receiving solar energy from the sun, therefore it is a renewable source of energy (as it never ends). Wood provides timber, but it can be replaced by planting new trees, therefore timber is also a renewable source. As both are renewable, the correct answer is B. Timber and sunlight are renewable resources.