Question

Minerals, metals and fossil fuels are

• A. Renewable resources
• B. Non-renewable resources
• C. Biodegradable resources
• D. Renewable as well as nonrenewable resources

Answer 1

The correct option is B Non-renewable resources

The resources which cannot be replenished again after consumption of resources are known as non-renewable resources. Minerals are obtained from the ores and they are available in limited forms. The metals are obtained through mining and are present in reserved amounts in the Earth's crust. The fossil fuels are synthesized due to the decomposition of the dead matter for long period of time. These resources cannot be replenished once they are used up.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.