ECONOMICS
TECHNOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following uses a nonrenewable energy source?
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a wind mill
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a power plant
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a fruit orchard
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a swimming pool
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Coal is a solid fossil fuel that is used for heating homes and generating power plants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nonrenewable energy sources include fossil fuel oil, nuclear energy, coal, and natural gas. When coal, oil, and natural gas are burned in a power plant, the heat is applied to water in order to create steam, which then turns the turbine in a generator, and produces electricity.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, from the above discussion, we conclude that Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas are non-renewable sources of energy. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.
Detailed explanation-4: -Petroleum. Hydrocarbon gas liquids. Natural gas. Coal. Nuclear energy.
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