Why is topsoil considered a non-renewable resource even though it is constantly being formed by weathering of rocks?

Topsoil is considered a non-renewable resource because its rate of erosion is faster than its rate of regeneration. Although topsoil does build up over time through weathering of rocks and minerals and decaying of organic matter, it does not build up to an appreciable amount in a person's lifetime.

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