Question

question: which of the following is an example of nonrenewable energy? answer options: select one of four nuclear energy thermal energy wind energy geothermal energy

Explanation:

To determine the nonrenewable energy, we analyze each option:

• Nuclear energy: Nuclear fuel (like uranium) is finite and non - renewable as it can't be replenished quickly on a human timescale.
• Thermal energy: It's a form of energy (related to heat) and not a source type. Also, heat can be from renewable (e.g., solar - heated water) or non - renewable sources, but itself isn't a primary energy source category for renewability.
• Wind energy: Wind is a natural, replenishable resource, so wind energy is renewable.
• Geothermal energy: Heat from the Earth's interior is a renewable resource as the heat production is continuous on a human timescale.

Answer:

A. Nuclear energy