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Fossil fuels are an inexhaustible natural resource of fuel.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms**: - First, we need to clarify the terms "exhaustible" and "inexhaustible." - **Exhaustible** means that a resource is available in limited quantity and can be depleted over time. - **Inexhaustible** means that a resource is available in unlimited quantity and cannot be depleted. 2. **Analyzing Fossil Fuels**: - Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years. - These fuels are extracted and used for energy production, but they take millions of years to form. 3. **Determining the Nature of Fossil Fuels**: - Since fossil fuels are formed over such a long time and are being consumed at a much faster rate than they are formed, they are considered to be in limited supply. - Therefore, fossil fuels are classified as exhaustible resources. 4. **Conclusion**: - The statement "Fossil fuels are an inexhaustible natural resource of fuel" is false. - The correct statement is that fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources. ### Final Answer: Fossil fuels are an exhaustible natural resource of fuel, not inexhaustible. ---
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