Renewable vs Nonrenewable: Energy and Resources

In the cartoon, Superman gets his power from the sun. What type of resource is the sun's energy similar to?

• Nonrenewable

• Renewable

• Unlimited

• Fossil fuel

In the cartoon series, when the villain uses fossil fuels to power his machines, what is a main disadvantage?

• They are very expensive to extract

• They can be found everywhere

• They contribute to air pollution

• They are renewable

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In the cartoon show, when the character uses a windmill, what is the main way that it generates electricity?

• Burning

• Water flow

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

In the cartoon 'Captain Planet', which natural resource does Captain Planet use to generate electricity for his eco-friendly city?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water

• Coal

In the cartoon where characters are mining, what type of resource are they most likely mining if they are digging for coal?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Clean

• Infinite

In the cartoon world, which of the following is not a benefit of the sun's energy?

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Unlimited supply during daytime

• Causes air pollution

• Can be used to generate electricity

In the cartoon world, why are the 'Fossil Fuel' characters considered nonrenewable?

• They can be recycled

• They take millions of cartoon years to form

• They are made from organic cartoon matter

• They are the primary source of energy in the cartoon world

In the cartoon world, characters like Superman use wind power to fly. This is considered a clean energy source because it:

• Produces waste

• Requires a lot of water

• Does not emit greenhouse gases

• Is based on coal

In the cartoon series, when the city is powered by a hydropower plant, what could be a potential disadvantage?

• The city can only use electricity at night

• The local ecosystems of the city could be disrupted

• The hydropower plant is a nonrenewable resource

• The hydropower plant relies on the sun

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In the cartoon series, why is the villain's coal mining operation often criticized from an environmental perspective?

• It is portrayed as a clean energy source in the cartoon

• It is shown to provide unlimited energy in the cartoon

• It is depicted to lead to habitat destruction in the cartoon

• It is represented as a renewable resource in the cartoon

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