Non-Renewable Resource Example
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Question (English)
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
- Trees in forests
- Fishes in the ocean
- Fossil fuel ✓ Correct
- Solar energy
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Fossil fuel is a non-renewable resource which gets exhausted with extraction and use.
Key Points:
- Non-renewable resources cannot be regenerated once exhausted.
- Examples include coal, petroleum, natural gas (fossil fuels).
- Trees and fishes are renewable resources.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B: These are renewable resources.
- D: Solar energy is a renewable source of energy.
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