Question

Which among the following statements are true for minerals and fossil fuels?

1. Fossil fuels and minerals are formed from decay of organic matter and due to earth's geological processes respectively.
2. Minerals are renewable whereas fossil fuels are non-renewable.
3. Minerals are non-renewable whereas fossil fuels are renewable.

• A. Only statement 1 is true.
• B. Both statement 1 and 2 are true.
• C. Both statement 1 and 3 are true.
• D. All three statements are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement 1 is true.

Fossil fuels are formed from decay of organic matter and minerals are formed due to earth's geological processes. Both fossil fuels and minerals are non-renewable since it takes a long time for its formation.