SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
A
Biomass
B
Wind
C
Natural gas
D
Sun
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Coal, natural gas and crude oil are called as fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coal, crude oil and natural gas are fossil fuels formed from the buried remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. Hence they cannot be replenished in a short time interval.

Detailed explanation-3: -Natural gas is a non-renewable fossil fuel formed from the remains of tiny sea plants and animals that died 300-400 million years ago. Approximately 90% of natural gas is composed of methane, but it also contains other gases such as propane and butane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some examples of non-renewable resources are crude oil, natural gas, coal and uranium.

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