The sources of energy which have accumulated in nature over a very long period of time and which cannot bereplaced quickly when exhausted are called-

Correct option is D

The Correct answer is (d) Nonrenewable source of energy
· The sources of energy that have accumulated in nature over a long period of time and cannot be replaced quickly once they are exhausted are called nonrenewable sources of energy.
· These include fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas, which take millions of years to form and are being consumed much faster than they are being produced.
Additional Information:
· Inexhaustible sources of energy: These include sources like solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy, which are abundant and will not run out.
· Renewable sources of energy: Energy sources that can be replenished naturally over a short period, such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass energy.
· Alternative sources of energy: Typically refers to renewable energy sources that are used as alternatives to fossil fuels.