State whether the given statement is true or false.

Fossil fuels are inexhaustible natural resources.

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answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is false.
Concept- Natural resources are those that are already present in nature and we use them for our daily needs. Natural resources are classified as exhaustible natural resources and inexhaustible natural resources.
Natural resources that are available in limited quantity and can be depleted by human activities are referred to as exhaustible natural resources.Natural resources that are available in unlimited quantity and do get depleted by human activities are referred to as exhaustible natural resources.
Now, fossil fuels are an exhaustible natural resource because the fossil fuels are made from the dead decay of plants in a million years. So, they are limited in nature to use and for renewal have to take longer time.
Thus, the correct statement would be, “ Fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources”.
Hence, the correct option is (2).

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