Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Natural Gas D) Uranium
Answers
Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
When deposits of organic matter or material are buried for years which results in the formation of combustible geologic deposits that has occurred from dead plants and animals then product formed is known as fossil fuel.
For example, coal, natural gas, petroleum etc are all fossil fuels.
Whereas uranium is an element that consists of atoms of only uranium.
Therefore, we can conclude that out of the given options uranium is not a fossil fuel.
The answer is Option D - uranium.
Uranium is not a fossil fuel. It is a chemical element represented by the symbol U. The silvery-grey element is mildly radioactive and has unique nuclear properties. It has a wide range of civilian and military applications. Uranium is present in very less concentration in rock, soil and water.