Question
Download Solution PDFWhy are non-renewable fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum, classified as non-renewable?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is They take millions of years to form
Key Points
Non-renewable resources:
- Non-renewable resources are those which have limited stock.
- Once the stocks are exhausted it may take thousands of years to be renewed or replenished.
- Since this period is much more than human life spans, such resources are considered non-renewable.
- Coal, petroleum oil, and natural gas are some examples of non-renewable resources.
- They are found deep inside the earth and are made by natural processes over many centuries.
Additional Information
Renewable resources:
- Renewable resources are those which get renewed or replenished quickly.
- Some of these are unlimited and are not affected by human activities, such as solar and wind energy.
- Yet careless use of certain renewable resources like water, soil, and forest can affect their stock.
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