Question detail
What type of energy resource is coal classified as?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. Renewable
- B. Non-renewable
- C. Intermittent
- D. Sustainable
Answer
Non-renewable
Explanation
Coal is a non-renewable energy resource because it cannot be replenished in a short time frame.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting ‘evidence’ as any data
Students often think any data shown in a graph or table counts as evidence, even if it is unrelated to the specific context or does not support the claim being made.
Explain that evidence must be directly relevant to the context, clearly linked to the energy resource being considered, and must support the justification being made. Encourage students to identify the specific data points that relate to the resource’s performance, cost, or environmental impact and to explain how those data points lead to their conclusion.
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