Renewable Resources Quiz

What is biomass energy?

• Renewable energy derived from organic matter

• Energy derived from inorganic matter

• Energy derived from nuclear reactions

• Non-renewable energy derived from fossil fuels

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How is geothermal energy generated?

• Geothermal energy is generated by capturing sunlight.

• Geothermal energy is generated by burning fossil fuels.

• Geothermal energy is generated by harnessing the heat from the Earth's core.

• Geothermal energy is generated by using wind turbines.

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What are the advantages of solar energy?

• Renewable, sustainable, reduces electricity bills, produces no greenhouse gas emissions

• Dependent on weather conditions

• Expensive to install and maintain

• Limited availability

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What are the disadvantages of wind power?

• Intermittent nature, visual and noise pollution, potential harm to wildlife, and high initial costs.

• Limited availability, low efficiency, and dependence on weather conditions

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What are the sources of biomass energy?

• Plants, agricultural crops, forestry residues, and organic waste

• Solar and wind power

• Coal, natural gas, and oil

• Nuclear energy

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What are the benefits of geothermal energy?

• Produces air pollution, contributes to climate change, depletes natural resources

• Renewable and sustainable, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, constant and reliable source of power, low operating cost

• Limited availability, expensive to install, high maintenance cost

• Unreliable source of power, high operating cost, requires large land area

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How does ocean energy impact the environment?

• Ocean energy reduces the risk of climate change.

• Ocean energy impacts the environment by generating renewable electricity and potentially disrupting marine ecosystems.

• Ocean energy increases the biodiversity of marine ecosystems.

• Ocean energy has no impact on the environment.

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