Foundation
Physics Foundation
Sources of Energy
Question

The non-renewable source of energy is :

wind

petroleum

biogas

water

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Non-renewable energy sources are those that cannot be replenished naturally in a short period of time. They are finite and will eventually run out. These are typically fossil fuels formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years.

Among the options:

  • Wind, biogas, and water are renewable. They are naturally replenished.
  • Petroleum is a fossil fuel. It takes millions of years to form and is being consumed much faster than it is created, making it non-renewable.

The final answer is petroleum.