Which one of the following is not a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

Wind energy

Tidal energy

Fossil fuels

answer is D.

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Fossil Fuels are not a renewable resource.
Fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and nuclear minerals are not renewable energy sources. Based on exhaustibility, resources are classified into renewable resources and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources of energy are those which can be replenished or renewed over time. It can be reproduced using physical, chemical, or mechanical processes. It is also known as replenishable resources. Solar energy, wind energy, and tidal energy are all examples of renewable resources because they can be renewed and reproduced. On the other hand, fossil fuels are exhaustible and cannot be reproduced.

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