GEOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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coal
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oil
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uranium
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natural gas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Uranium is an element and is used in nuclear power plant to produce nuclear energy. Hence it is not classified under fossil fuel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Uranium ore, a solid, is mined and converted to a fuel. Uranium is not a fossil fuel. These energy sources are considered nonrenewable because they can not be replenished (made again) in a short period of time. Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hence Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels but sunlight is not a fossil fuel.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Uranium. Some exhaustible natural resources like coal, petroleum and natural gas, These were formed from the dead remains of living organisms (fossils).
Detailed explanation-5: -Petroleum, Coal and natural gas are fossil fuels.