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Which of the following pairs is a nonrenewable resource?

A. Coal and minerals

B. Plants and coal

C. Water and natural gas

D. Energy and water

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Coal and minerals pair is a nonrenewable resource.
A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption. E.g: Coal and Minerals.
Earth minerals and metal ores, fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, natural gas) and groundwater in certain aquifers are all considered non-renewable resources, Natural resources such as coal, petroleum and natural gas take thousands of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as they are being consumed.

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