Which of the following is a property of coal and petroleum?

Environment-friendly

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Economical

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Non-renewable

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Renewable

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Solution

The correct option is C
Non-renewable

Coal and petroleum are both non-renewable resources.
Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes or even in many, many lifetimes. Most non-renewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels.

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