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Air is a natural resource and cannot be exhausted by human activities. It is known as inexhaustible natural resource. Which of the following is another inexhaustible natural resource?

A

coal

B

petroleum

C

sun-light

D

minerals

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To determine another inexhaustible natural resource besides air, let's follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Natural Resources**: - Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. 2. **Differentiate Between Exhaustible and Inexhaustible Resources**: - **Exhaustible Natural Resources**: These are resources that can be depleted or exhausted over time due to human activities. Examples include coal and petroleum. - **Inexhaustible Natural Resources**: These are resources that are unlimited and cannot be exhausted by human activities. Examples include air, water, and sunlight. 3. **Identify the Given Resource**: - The question states that air is an inexhaustible natural resource. 4. **Evaluate the Options Provided**: - The options typically include various resources. We need to identify which one among them is also inexhaustible. 5. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Coal**: This is an exhaustible resource as it can be depleted. - **Petroleum**: This is also an exhaustible resource. - **Sunlight**: This is an inexhaustible resource as it is always available and cannot be depleted by human use. - **Minerals**: These are exhaustible resources as they can be mined and depleted. 6. **Select the Correct Answer**: - Among the options, the only inexhaustible natural resource besides air is **sunlight**. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **sunlight**. ---
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