Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?
A
Solar
B
Methane
C
Hydroelectric
D
Coal
Correct Answer: Coal
Most non-renewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels. For this reason, the time period that fossil fuels formed (about 360-300 million years ago) is called the Carboniferous Period.