13
QuizMultiple Choice

Energy on Earth ESS4.1

Question 13 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Which energy source is a nonrenewable resource?

Answer
A
oil
B
sun
C
trees
D
wind

Explanation

Oil is a fossil fuel that forms over millions of years, so it cannot be replenished on a human timescale. Sunlight and wind are continually available, and trees can be regrown when managed sustainably. Therefore, oil is the nonrenewable resource.

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