Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

Which of these options is considered Renewable Energy?

• Coal

• Nuclear Energy

• Wind

• Oil/Fossil Fuel

Which of the following is considered non-renewable energy?

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels and nuclear energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric energy

What are the Pros and Cons of Renewable Energy?

• Renewable energy is not effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and it is very cost effective.

• Renewable energy has several advantages such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and creating jobs. However, it can be expensive to implement, is intermittent, and may have negative environmental impacts.

• Renewable energy has neither pros nor cons.

• Renewable energy causes air pollutants and is very expensive to manage.

What are the cons of Nonrenewable energy?

• Environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and contribution to climate change.

• It forms too quickly.

• It has no cons.

• High cost, limited availability, and dependence on foreign sources.

Would you rather

A: have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or B telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

• A

• B