S1: Although all sources of energy ultimately come from natural processes, non-renewable resources cannot be replaced naturally at the rate they are being used. S6: The sustainable use of natural resources in a manner that provides the maximum benefit of these resources to humans over a period of time can be termed as conservation. P: This will increase the time and cost of mining and once these resources are used up they cannot be replaced. Q: Hence, we must remember that though our country is rich in mineral deposits these resources are short-lived. R: As deposits of these ores through the process of mining will soon become difficult and very expensive because these minerals have to be mined from greater depths over time. S: Mineral resources can be said to be finite and non-renewable.