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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