Why is soil considered to be a nonrenewable natural resource?
OIt uses a lot of Earth's energy.
OIt is easily transported.
OIt takes so long to form.
OIt can never be replaced.
Because it forms very slowly over many years.
Although renewable, soil takes a very long time to form—up to hundreds of millions of years. So, for human purposes, soil is a nonrenewable resource. It is also constantly depleted of nutrients through careless use, and eroded by wind and water.