Which resource is renewable?

Which resource is renewable?

• A. Coal
• B. Oil
• C. Natural Gas
• D. Solar Energy

Answer: (D)

Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally or consistently over relatively short timescales, so they won’t run out for human use. The sun provides energy continuously, and we can capture it with solar panels and other technologies. Because the sun’s energy output is effectively inexhaustible on human timescales, solar energy is considered renewable. In contrast, coal, oil, and natural gas come from ancient organic matter and are finite; once they’re burned, they’re not quickly replaced. So the renewable option is solar energy.

Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally or consistently over relatively short timescales, so they won’t run out for human use. The sun provides energy continuously, and we can capture it with solar panels and other technologies. Because the sun’s energy output is effectively inexhaustible on human timescales, solar energy is considered renewable. In contrast, coal, oil, and natural gas come from ancient organic matter and are finite; once they’re burned, they’re not quickly replaced. So the renewable option is solar energy.