Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

What is clean energy?

• Energy sourced only from the sun

• Energy that does not release pollution when produced

• Energy that cannot be replenished

• Energy that releases pollution when produced

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Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable resource?

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind power

• Coal

• Solar power

What is the main difference between renewable and clean energy?

• Clean energy releases greenhouse gases; renewable does not

• Renewable energy sources are always clean

• Renewable energy can be replenished; clean energy cannot

• Renewable energy can be replenished; clean energy does not release pollution when produced

What does 'sustainable' mean in the context of energy?

• Energy that releases a lot of pollution

• Energy that can only be used once

• Energy that is only sourced from the sun

• Energy that can be maintained at a certain rate or level

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What makes solar farms considered sustainable?

• They release a lot of pollution

• They produce more energy over their lifetime than goes into building and recycling them

• They require a lot of external input to operate

• They can only be used at night

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Why are non-renewable resources considered unsustainable?

• They can be replenished quickly

• They do not release pollution

• They are a finite energy resource and release pollution

• They are the most cost-effective energy sources

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What is the role of coal in Georgia's energy mix from 2000 to 2025?

• It decreased from 51% to 4%

• It increased from 51% to 95%

• It is not used in Georgia

• It remained constant at 51%

What is the significance of solar energy in Georgia's renewable energy portfolio by 2025?

• It will make up 71% of the electricity from renewable sources

• It will decrease to 0%

• It will be completely replaced by wind energy

• It will not be considered a renewable source

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What is the main challenge with renewable energy sources like solar and wind?

• They are too expensive to harness

• They are diffuse and intermittent

• They can only be used at night

• They release a lot of pollution

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What was the first commercial solar water heater dated back to?

• 2025

• 1864

• 1954

• 1891

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