Question

Which one is a non-renewable resource ?

• A. Coal and minerals
• B. Plants and coal
• C. Water and natural gas
• D. Energy and water

Answer 1

The correct option is A Coal and minerals

• A nonrenewable resource is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. For example, Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas, and coal and earth metals, minerals.
• These resources are considered non-renewable because their formation takes billions of years.
• Hence coal and minerals are examples for the non-renewable resource.
• So, the correct answer is 'Coal and minerals'.