Coal, petroleum and electricity are ____.

conventional sources

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commercial sources

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both A and B

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none

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Solution

The correct option is D both A and B
Coal, petroleum and electricity are considered as the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. They are also named as non-renewable sources of energy. And, commercial as they contribute a lot in transportation and energy plants.
Hence, C is the correct option.

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