Answer:The correct answer is option:
'A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time'.
Explanation:
Renewable resources: Resources which are capable of restoring themselves overtime through natural process.They never get exhausted completely.For example: bio mass energy, solar energy etc.
Non-Renewable resources: Resources that cannot be replenished overtime through natural process.These are the resources which are used in wise manner so that to prevent their exhaustion. For example: coal, petroleum etc.
Hence, from the given the options the correct answer is :
'A resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time'.
