Alternative energy sources and sustainability

Which word collocations are associated with climate change and alternative energy?

• flower power

• energy supply

• carbon emissions

• wind farms

Wind and solar energy are...

• energy sources derived from fossil fuels

• energy sources available in limited supply

• energy sources available in unlimited supply

• pollutant energy sources

Wind power is a renewable energy that produces virtually no greenhouse gases.

• True

• False

Which picture shows a nuclear power plant?

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Wind turbines...

• are normally put on towers 30 metres or more above the ground to get the most energy.

• generate electricity even when the wind is not blowing.

• can be connected to an electricity grid.

• can be used used to produce electricity for a single home or building.

Which source of energy is non-renewable?

• coal

• wood

• natural gas

• petroleum

_{Nuclear reactions produce _______waste, which can harm the environment if not stored safely.}

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Offshore wind farms are a much better alternative to onshore ones as ...

• they save more land for farming.

• they can generate more energy due to strong sea winds.

• they are more accessible than those onshore.

• larger turbines can be built without objections from the public.

Hydroelectricity is electricity produced by the movement of water.

• True

• False

The UK is committed to reducing its____________emissions by at least 80% by 2050.