B.P.S.C. TRE-3, July 2024
The atmosphere receives its maximum energy from- The atmosphere receives its maximum energy from long-wave terrestrial radiation. 49. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
aCoal
bNuclear fuel
cPetroleum
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
Renewable resources are those resources which are rapidly renewed or replenished. Some of them are inexhaustible and are not affected by human activities, such as solar energy, wind energy, etc. In contrast, non-renewable resources have limited reserves. After the reserves are exhausted, they take many years to be renewed or replenished. Coal, nuclear fuel, petroleum, and natural gas fall under this category.
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