Question

Coal and natural gas are examples of

A. nonrenewable resources.
B. renewable resources.
C. non-recyclable matter.
D. essential elements.

Answer 1

The right option is; A. nonrenewable resources

Coal and natural gas are examples of nonrenewable resources.

Nonrenewable resources are resources that are available in limited supply and will run out after some time. The use of these resources is not sustainable and they cannot be readily replaced in the earth (their formation requires billions of years). Non-renewable resources include fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil.

Answer 2

Coal and natural gas are examples of A) nonrenewable resources. Those are resources that cannot be used again and again and can run out if their supply runs out.