Fossil fuels are considered as non-renewable resources as it:

is formed due to meteor impact.

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takes millions of years to be formed.

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can be easily formed.

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is formed on a day-to-day basis.

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The correct option is B takes millions of years to be formed.
Any form of energy or material which cannot be renewed immediately or refurnished quickly are considered as non-renewable source of energy.

Fossil fuels are considered as non-renewable resources because it takes hundreds or millions of years for their formation. Once consumed, they can't be reused immediately.

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