The fossil fuel whose known reserves in the earth are expected to last for the minimum period is:(a) coal (b) uranium (c) petroleum (d) natural gas

Academic Physics NCERT Class 10

(c) petroleum

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The fossil fuel whose known reserves in the earth are expected to last for the minimum period is petroleum, which is expected to last for about 40 years.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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