Question

Which of the following statements is true?

Natural energy resources are nonrenewable and are being depleted.
Current fuels are not polluting the air.
Mercury released into aquatic ecosystems comes from rock erosion.
The natural cycles of Earth can clear up our current air and water pollution problems.

Answer 1

the answer is Natural energy resources are nonrenewable and are being depleted.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Resources which are once consumed and cannot be used again are known as non-renewable resources.

For example, coal, petroleum etc are non-renewable resources.

Whereas resources which can be renewed and used again and again are known as renewable resources.

For example, solar energy, wood etc are renewable sources of energy.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options, the statement natural energy resources are nonrenewable and are being depleted.