Non-renewable energy resources
1 mark · EasyState one reason why coal is described as a non-renewable energy resource.
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Coal takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced after use.
Also accept: Coal cannot be replaced once it is used.; Coal takes millions of years to form.
Common mistakes: Coal can be recycled.; Coal is made quickly.
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B1 · 1 mark · One valid reason coal is non-renewable (e.g., cannot be replaced after use/takes millions of years to form).
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Coal is described as non-renewable because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced after it is used.