Human Impact on the Environment

Which is a disadvantage of wind farms?

• a wind farm produces more noise pollution than a single wind turbine produces

• a wind farm produces less electricity than a single wind turbine produces

Which of the following is an advantage of building wind farms instead of a single wind turbine?

• a wind farm can be built close to towns that need electricity

• a wind farm can easily be built in locations away from birds

• a wind farm produces enough sound to keep birds away

• a wind farm produces a greater amount of electricity than a single wind turbine produces

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Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?

• some people do not support the use of nuclear energy as a resources

• fuels such as uranium ore, are not replaced in nature as quickly as they are used

• nuclear power plants produce waste that must be stored for long periods of time

Which is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• little or no pollution

• difficult to transport

• it provides clean energy because no other fuel source is needed

Which is a disadvantage of biomass?

• requires use of pesticides

• less pollution than nonrenewable energy resources

• easily stored

Which is a disadvantage of biomass?

• uses land that could have been used for growing food

• less pollution than nonrenewable energy resources

• easily stored

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Which is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• simple technology with little maintenance

• panels must be at the optimal angle facing the sun to work effectively

• sunlight is free

Which is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• simple technology with little maintenance

• cloud coverage reduces sunlight absorption

• sunlight is free

Wind power is renewable.

• true

• false

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Which of the following does not produce carbon dioxide?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• uranium

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