Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

A nonrenewable resource is one that cannot be replaced as easily as it is consumed. Fossil fuels are an example of nonrenewable resources. They take millions of years to form naturally, and so they cannot be replaced as fast as they are consumed. To take the place of fossil fuel use, alternative energy resources are being developed. These alternative energy sources often utilize renewable resources. The following are examples of sustainable alternative energy resources:.


Q: What type of resource cannot be replaced as easily as it is consumed?

 Choices:

- biological

- renewable

- untapped

- nonrenewable

A:
nonrenewable
