Question detail

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

National and global energy resources

Question

  1. A. Solar energy
  2. B. Wind energy
  3. C. Coal
  4. D. Hydroelectric energy

Answer

Coal

Explanation

Coal is a fossil fuel and is classified as a non-renewable energy resource because it cannot be replenished within a human timescale.

Common mistake

Confusing Environmental Impacts

Students often confuse the environmental impacts of renewable energy resources with those of fossil fuels, thinking they are similar.

Focus on the specific impacts of each energy resource, noting that renewable resources generally have lower environmental impacts compared to fossil fuels.

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