In May 2015 economic growth in the Single European Market was predicted to be 1.5% over the next 12 months - Edexcel - GCSE Business - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1

To determine the example of a non-renewable resource from the options provided, we must understand the definitions of renewable and non-renewable resources:

• Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
• Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished within a human timescale once consumed, like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Now, examining the options:

• A. Hydroelectricity: This is a renewable resource as it comes from the energy of flowing water.
• B. Wind power: Another renewable resource, generated through wind.
• C. Coal: This is a non-renewable resource, as it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished in a short time frame.
• D. Solar energy: This is also a renewable resource, harnessed from sunlight.

Hence, the correct answer is C. Coal, as it is the only non-renewable resource listed among the options.