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Which of the following can be considered as exhaustible natural resources and can also be considered as fossil fuel?

A
Coal
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Petroleum
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C
Soil
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Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
The resources which are present in limited quantity and can be exhausted over a period of time due to excessive human use are called Exhaustible Natural Resources. The examples of exhaustible resources are Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas.
The combustible substances, which are formed from the dead remains of living organisms, are called Fossil Fuels. Examples: Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas.
The soil is an example of an inexhaustible natural resource.

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