Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of non-renewable resources which take _____ for their formation.

Correct option is C

Ans.(c) Millions of years

Explanation:

The correct answer is Millions of years. Minerals and fossil fuels (such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas) take millions of years to form through geological processes, heat, and pressure.

Information Booster:

● Fossil fuels are formed from dead plants and animals buried under sediment layers.
● Coal takes millions of years to form from decomposed plant material.
● Crude oil and natural gas are formed from marine organisms under high pressure.
● Non-renewable resources are extracted faster than they are replenished.
● The depletion of fossil fuels has led to a global shift toward renewable energy.
● Recycling of metals like aluminum and copper reduces dependence on non-renewable mining.