Nonrenewable vs. Renewable Energy Sources

What are renewable energy sources considered as in the energy world?

• The bad boys

• The good guys

• The underdogs

• The superheroes

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Coal

• Wind

What is the main disadvantage of non-renewable energy sources?

• They contribute to air pollution & climate change

• They are difficult to transport

• They are unreliable

• They are expensive

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What is a major downside to nuclear energy?

• It's highly expensive

• It produces a lot of noise

• It requires large areas of land

• The waste is highly radioactive and dangerous

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What makes biomass a renewable energy source?

• It's generated by wind

• It's organic matter that can be quickly replenished

• It comes from the sun

• It's made from water

Why is wind energy considered less reliable?

• It's harmful to the environment

• It can only be set up in areas with strong winds

• It's too expensive

• It doesn't produce enough energy

What is a weakness of solar energy?

• It's not clean

• It requires a lot of maintenance

• It's too noisy

• It can only be collected in clear weather

What is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

• It's highly expensive

• It disturbs the aquatic ecosystem

• It's not clean

• It's unreliable

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