What is one major drawback of relying on non-renewable fuels?

Renewable Energy and Engineering Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They produce no harmful emissions.
They contribute significantly to environmental pollution.
They are produced faster than they are consumed.
They are abundant and cheap.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 2017, what percentage of the United States' power was supplied by fossil fuels?
50%
80%
30%
60%
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which renewable energy source converts the kinetic energy of running water into electricity?
Solar power
Wind power
Geothermal power
Hydropower
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge of using wind power?
It requires a lot of water.
The strength of the wind cannot be controlled.
It produces a lot of CO2 emissions.
It is only effective in urban areas.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are geothermal power plants most feasible to set up?
In any urban area
Near tectonic plate boundaries
In deserts
On mountain tops
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main component of solar panels that converts sunlight into electricity?
Turbines
Photovoltaic cells
Geothermal pumps
Wind blades
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major advantage of solar panels compared to other energy sources?
They can be deployed almost anywhere.
They require no maintenance.
They are the cheapest energy source.
They work best in cloudy weather.
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