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Energy on Earth — Quiz

Question 2 • TPS EdX Biology

Which scenario describes a nonrenewable resource being used for energy?

Answer
A
A steak is cooked over a charcoal fire.
B
A pitcher of tea is heated by the sun.
C
A pot of water is boiled on a gas stove.
D
A load of laundry is dried on a clothesline.

Explanation

Natural gas burned in a stove is a fossil fuel, which takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly, so it is nonrenewable. A gas stove uses that fuel to boil the water. Sunlight is renewable, and drying clothes on a clothesline uses no fuel; charcoal comes from wood, a generally renewable resource.

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