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Why are fossil fuels not a sustainable long-term energy source?
Why are fossil fuels not a sustainable long-term energy source?
- They are difficult to transport
- They produce excessive heat when burned
- They are rapidly being used up (correct)
- They are too expensive to extract
What is the primary advantage of using renewable energy?
What is the primary advantage of using renewable energy?
- It has a more stable supply
- It produces fewer pollutants (correct)
- It is cheaper than fossil fuels
- It is more efficient for electricity production
What is the expected impact of retiring much of the United States' nuclear capacity by 2020?
What is the expected impact of retiring much of the United States' nuclear capacity by 2020?
- A shortage of electricity supply
- A rise in greenhouse gas emissions
- An increase in renewable energy usage (correct)
- A decrease in energy demand
How does burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
How does burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
What is one of the key characteristics of renewable energy technologies mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key characteristics of renewable energy technologies mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to consider using renewable energy even if we had an unlimited supply of fossil fuels?
Why is it important to consider using renewable energy even if we had an unlimited supply of fossil fuels?
What is the potential consequence of the Earth's average temperature continuing to rise?
What is the potential consequence of the Earth's average temperature continuing to rise?
Which environmental impact is mentioned in the text as a result of burning fossil fuels?
Which environmental impact is mentioned in the text as a result of burning fossil fuels?
What is the most mature and largest source of renewable power in the United States?
What is the most mature and largest source of renewable power in the United States?
How do hydropower plants convert energy into electricity?
How do hydropower plants convert energy into electricity?
What impact does air pollution have on human health?
What impact does air pollution have on human health?
Why is it mentioned that using renewable energy would help develop energy independence and security?
Why is it mentioned that using renewable energy would help develop energy independence and security?
What do hydropower plants use to generate power?
What do hydropower plants use to generate power?
What environmental effect is caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?
What environmental effect is caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?
What will happen if the trend of rising Earth's average temperature continues, according to climate scientists?
What will happen if the trend of rising Earth's average temperature continues, according to climate scientists?
What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment?
What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment?
