Question : Statement 1: Non-renewable sources of energy are limited in quantity and will eventually run out.
Statement 2: Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of non-renewable sources of energy.
Option 1: Both statements are true.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.
Option 4: Both statements are false.
Correct Answer:
Both statements are true.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.
Statement 1 accurately states that non-renewable sources of energy are limited in quantity and will eventually run out. Non-renewable sources, such as fossil fuels, are formed over millions of years and exist in finite amounts in the Earth's crust. Once these resources are depleted, they cannot be replenished within a human-relevant timeframe.
Statement 2 correctly identifies fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas as examples of non-renewable sources of energy. Fossil fuels are derived from ancient organic matter and their extraction and combustion release carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to environmental concerns and climate change.
Therefore, both statements are true as they reflect the nature of non-renewable energy sources and their limitations in terms of quantity and replenishment.




