Question

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
(A) Wind Energy
(B) Solar Energy
(C) Petroleum
(D) Tidal Energy

Answer 1

Hint :Non-renewable resources are limited in nature. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are those that can be reformed quickly as per their use.

Complete Step By Step Answer:
Non-renewable resources are used at a faster rate than they are reformed. Non-renewable resources are extracted from the earth. They require hundreds of years to form. Most of them are made from organic carbon present in the land which is compressed and heated over time due to the movements of the earth. Tidal energy is obtained from the tides of the ocean. The movement of the ocean keeps the tides moving producing continuous energy. And hence it is a renewable resource. Wind energy is obtained from the continuous wind flow. The wind keeps the blade of the wing mill moving continuously producing energy which is stored for later use. Becoming a renewable resource of energy. Solar power is produced from the heat absorbed from the sun. The sun rays fall on the solar panel heating the surface and producing heat energy. Petroleum is extracted from the ground. The land is mined deep near to the crust where heat is more to obtain petroleum in its pure form. Petroleum is later synthesized to make petrol, diesel, etc. formation of petroleum takes many years as compared to its use over time. Hence petroleum is a non-renewable resource.
Therefore the answer is petroleum, option(C).

Note :
Petroleum is synthesized into various things like gasoline which is used in cars. It also produces petroleum gas used in gas cylinders. It is given paraffin which is used as aircraft fuel.