GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?
A
Nuclear energy
B
Coal
C
Wind energy
D
Solar energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Coal, natural gas and petroleum are examples of fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fossil fuel is a generic term for non-renewable energy sources such as coal, coal products, natural gas, derived gas, crude oil, petroleum products and non-renewable wastes. These fuels originate from plants and animals that existed in the geological past (for example, millions of years ago).

Detailed explanation-3: -Coal, natural gas and petroleum are examples of fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, natural gas, oil shales, bitumens, tar sands, and heavy oils.

Detailed explanation-5: -We know that petrol, diesel, LPG, CNG etc. all burn to produce heat energy and hence are examples of fuel.

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