Renewable Energy and Climate Change

What is renewable energy?

• Energy generated from fossil fuels

• Energy generated from sources that naturally replenish themselves

• Energy generated from nuclear power

• Energy generated from non-renewable sources

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Which of the following are common sources of renewable energy?

• Coal and natural gas

• Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass

• Oil and petroleum

• Nuclear and hydroelectric

What is one benefit of renewable energy in combating climate change?

• It creates direct greenhouse gas emissions

• It reduces threats to our health

• It is a reliable source of power

• It is a cheap source of energy

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Which renewable energy sources create no air pollution emissions?

• Solar and wind

• Hydro and geothermal

• Biomass and hydroelectric

• Geothermal and solar

Why are renewable energy prices stable over time?

• Because they are expensive to operate

• Because they rely on fossil fuels

• Because the fuel is often free

• Because they are intermittent

What is one downside of renewable energy?

• It generates large-scale power like fossil fuels

• It disrupts wildlife and migration patterns

• It has no impact on climate change

• It is more expensive than fossil fuels

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Which renewable energy sources are intermittent?

• Solar and wind

• Hydro and geothermal

• Biomass and hydroelectric

• Geothermal and solar

What can store excess energy for later use?

• Batteries

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable energy sources

• Nuclear power plants

What does renewable energy offer as an alternative to fossil fuels?

• More greenhouse gas emissions

• More pollution

• Less reliable power

• Less greenhouse gas emissions and pollution

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What could advances in technology make possible in relation to renewable energy?

• Making it more expensive

• Making it less efficient

• Making it less accessible

• Ending climate change

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