IB Geo: 3.2.7 Energy Choices

What is the main advantage of fossil fuels compared to renewable energy sources?

• High energy content

• Low running costs

• Sustainable energy supply

• Abundant supply

Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear power?

• Low GHG emissions

• High capital set-up costs

• No environmental disruption

• Abundant supply

What is a common disadvantage of all renewable energy sources?

• High capital set-up costs

• Abundant supply

• No GHG emissions

• Low running costs

Which renewable energy source is the most location-specific?

• Tidal energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

What is a disadvantage of wind energy?

• No GHG emissions

• Low running costs

• Sustainable energy supply

• Noise pollution

What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• Abundant supply

• Low running costs

• High capital set-up costs

• No GHG emissions

What is a common disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

• High initial construction costs

• Low environmental impact

• No greenhouse gas emissions

• Unlimited supply

Which of the following is a drawback of biomass energy?

• Low initial investment

• High energy efficiency

• Dependence on waste materials

• No air pollution

What is a disadvantage of wave energy?

• High potential for energy generation

• Low maintenance costs

• Dependence on specific geographical locations

• No impact on marine life