Question

Which is a renewable resource?
A. Water
B. Coal
C. Fuels
D. Minerals

Answer 1

Hint: Renewable resources are those resources that are naturally occurring in nature and are abundant in supply. These resources cannot be used up and therefore are called “renewable”. Nonrenewable resources, on the other hand, are resources that are limited and can be used up. Such resources should be used with great caution as they may finish.

Complete answer:
Option A: Water is considered a renewable resource as it has a rain cycle and can be used over and over again. The main uses of water are domestic and consumption uses, agriculture, hydropower etc.
Option: When dead plants submerged in the ground are acted upon by geological forces for millions of years coal is formed. Coal is a non-renewable resource. The most common uses of coal are electricity generation, steel production, and as fuel. Different types of coal have different uses.
Option C: A fuel is any substance that can be made to react with other substances so that it emits energy that can be used for the running of machinery. Petroleum, natural gas, etc. are examples of fuels. Fuel is a nonrenewable source of energy.
Option D: Mineral resources are non-renewable and include metals like iron and copper and non-metals like salt. Minerals are valuable as they provide raw materials for many important industries.

Therefore the correct answer is Option A: Water.

Note: Although water is technically a renewable resource, it must be noted that less than 3% of the total water on earth is available for use. Out of that 2/3rds is locked up in icecaps. Therefore as populations increase, water must be used with extreme responsibility.