Energy Resource Review

Obtaining fossil fuels (such as coal) from within the earth is harmful because it can destroy habitats.

• True

• False

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What is one PRO (positive) of using hydroelectric energy?

• Hydroelectric energy is a renewable resource

• Hydroelectric energy is a non renewable resource

• Hydroelectric energy depends on fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric energy can be useful anywhere

What is one CON (negative) of using Hydroelectric energy?

• Hydroelectric dams can destroy habitats

• Hydroelectric energy creates carbon dioxide pollution

• Hydroelectric energy is a renewable resource

• Hydroelectric energy generates electricity

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Why is Nuclear Energy a better choice than fossil fuels?

• Nuclear energy is more readily available than fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy erodes the land

• Nuclear energy produces less air pollution

• Nuclear energy does not produce harmful waste that needs to be stored

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How does creating electricity through the use of Biomass energy harm the environment?

• Biomass energy generates hazardous waste that needs to be stored

• Biomass energy does not harm the environment in any way

• Burning Biomass contributes to air pollution

• Obtaining Biomass destroys habitats

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Is Petroleum renewable or nonrenewable?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

Is wind energy renewable or nonrenewable?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

Is Biomass renewable or nonrenewable?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

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Is water renewable or nonrenewable?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

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Is Natural Gas renewable or nonrenewable?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable