Which of the following is an example of exhaustible natural resources?

Coal

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Minerals

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Petroleum

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the given options.

An exhaustible resource is one that is not replaceable, while an inexhaustible resource is replaceable. Sunlight, wind is considered to be inexhaustible. The amount of exhaustible resources in nature is limited. They can be exhausted by human activities. Examples of these resources are forests, wildlife, minerals, coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.

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