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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources

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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources

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What is a key difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?

Their reliability in generating electricity

Their usage in different industries

Their cost of production

Whether they can be renewed quickly or have limited amounts on Earth (correct)

What is a major environmental concern with the burning of fossil fuels?

Global cooling

Release of greenhouse gases (correct)

Water pollution

Air pollution

Why are rivers a reliable source of hydropower?

They are a non-renewable energy source

Rivers rarely dry up, and tides and waves keep moving (correct)

They are not affected by climate change

They are abundant and accessible

What is the primary purpose of using renewable energy resources?

To minimize the impact on the environment Signup and view all the answers

How are fossil fuels formed?

From dead life over millions of years Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of the atmosphere becoming warm unnaturally due to excessive greenhouse gases?

Global warming Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of renewable resources?

They are renewed naturally within a human lifespan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of generating electricity using wind energy?

Through the spinning of turbines using wind Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of solar power?

It is not always available due to cloud cover Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of geothermal energy?

Water heated from the Earth's crust Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

They are relatively cost-effective and pollute the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is biomass energy generated from?

Life, such as wood, corn, and plants Signup and view all the answers