Coal, peat, Oil and natural gas are nonrenewable resource of stored energy. They are formed over geological time form decomposed plant and animals. Which term is used for them?

A ) Crude oil

B ) Raw fuel

C ) Crude fuel

D ) Fossils Fuel ✅


Explanation:


  • Coal, Peat, Oil, and Natural Gas are called Fossil Fuels.
  • ✅They are nonrenewable sources of energy.
  • ✅Formed from decomposed plants and animals buried under Earth’s surface over millions of years (geological time).

Fossil Fuels:

Fossil Fuels are energy-rich substances formed from the remains of ancient living organisms under heat and pressure.

 Examples of Fossil Fuels:

  • Coal
  • Oil (Petroleum)
  • Natural Gas
  • Peat (early stage of coal formation)

The nonrenewable source of energy is: Nuclear Energy .

Nonrenewable source of energy refers to energy sources that cannot be replaced easily once used.

🛢 Examples of Nonrenewable Sources:

  • Coal
  • Oil (Petroleum)
  • Natural Gas
  • Nuclear Energy (Uranium)

🔁 Difference:

Renewable Energy   Solar, Wind, Hydro  (Replenishes naturally) 

Nonrenewable Energy Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy  (Finite and depletes).