Question
A __________ resource forms at a much slower rate at which it is consumed.
- Renewable
- Non-renewable
- Artificial
- Simple
Hint:
Non-renewable
The correct answer is: Non-renewable
A non renewable resource (also called a finite resource) is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon based fossil fuel.
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Coal is a __________.
Coal is a __________.
Select the odd one out.
Select the odd one out.
We should use natural resources_____________.
We should use natural resources_____________.
Fossil fuels ________________.
Fossil fuels ________________.
There are _______types of natural resources.
There are _______types of natural resources.
_________is not a fossil fuel.
The correct option is c)Thorium.
Fossil fuels are made by decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth's crust and contain carbon and hydrogen that can be burned to produce energy. Coal, oil and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources and waiting millions of years for new deposits of coal, oil and natural gas to form is not a viable solution.
_________is not a fossil fuel.
The correct option is c)Thorium.
Fossil fuels are made by decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth's crust and contain carbon and hydrogen that can be burned to produce energy. Coal, oil and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources and waiting millions of years for new deposits of coal, oil and natural gas to form is not a viable solution.