Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are examples of _____.

Non-renewable resources

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Pure resources

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Renewable resources

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Non-renewable resources
A nonrenewable resource is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered nonrenewable resources.

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