Renewable Energy Sources

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What is considered a renewable resource despite having a finite life?

  • Natural rubber
  • Fossil fuels
  • Metal ores
  • Solar energy (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource that can be recycled?

  • Metal ores
  • Carbonates
  • Wood and wood-products (correct)
  • Fossil fuels

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

  • They are always recyclable
  • They are available in unlimited amounts
  • They cannot be increased or replenished (correct)
  • They can be replenished naturally

Which of the following is an example of a recyclable non-renewable resource?

<p>Ores of aluminum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about soil as a resource?

<p>It is a renewable resource (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of renewable resources?

<p>They can be replenished naturally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the energy harnessed from the high temperature inside the earth?

<p>Geothermal energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which bio gas is produced?

<p>Anaerobic fermentation of animal dung (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major constituent of bio gas?

<p>Methane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe fuels produced by the fermentation of biomass?

<p>Bio fuels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using hydrogen fuel?

<p>It has a high calorific value and is non-polluting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe energy sources that cannot be regenerated?

<p>Non-renewable energy sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of renewable energy resources?

<p>They provide energy security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of solar energy?

<p>Nuclear fusion reaction of the sun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of decentralized energy production?

<p>It is modular in size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-renewable energy resources?

<p>They are conventional energy resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a merit of renewable energy resources in relation to sustainable development?

<p>They fit into sustainable development concept (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of renewable energy resources in terms of supply?

<p>They are unlimited in supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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