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Which one is a non-renewable source of energy?


A

Solar energy

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B

Biomass

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C

Natural gas

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D

Wind energy

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Solution

The correct option is C

Natural gas


The correct option is option C.

Explanation of correct option:

Option C

  1. Non-renewable resources are the resources that cannot be replenished by natural means at the same rate.
  2. Petroleum, natural gas, and coal are examples of non-renewable resources.
  3. Natural gas is an exhaustible natural resource.
  4. These resources are scarce in the natural world. Human actions may deplete them.
  5. Natural gas is stored under high pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG)

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A

A renewable resource is a resource of which there is an endless supply because it can be replenished. Solar energy is radiation from the sun capable of producing heat. It is a renewable resource.

Option B

Biomass is a renewable resource that is energy generated by living or once-living organisms.

Option D

The wind is used to produce electricity. It is also a renewable resource.

Final answer: Natural gas is a non-renewable source of energy.


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