Q324
Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?
A.
Solar
B.
Methane
C.
Hydroelectric
D.
Coal
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Most non-renewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels. For this reason, the time period that fossil fuels formed (about 360-300 million years ago) is called the Carboniferous Period.