SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Non-Renewable resources are those resources which:
A
are exausted after use
B
are not exausted after use
C
have unlimited supply
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nonrenewable energy resources include coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced, which is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most of our energy needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the natural resources were all exhausted, it would be impossible for living beings to survive. Fossil fuels are vital natural resources that are required for human life. They are utilized for the production of electricity which is used to run factories and other essential activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, renewable sources of energy will never get exhausted.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are several types of resource depletion, the most known being: Aquifer depletion, deforestation, mining for fossil fuels and minerals, pollution or contamination of resources, slash-and-burn agricultural practices, soil erosion, and overconsumption, excessive or unnecessary use of resources.

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