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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about soil as a resource?

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

    What is a common characteristic of renewable resources?

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

    What is the process by which bio gas is produced?

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

    What is the major constituent of bio gas?

    <p>Methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a characteristic of renewable energy resources?

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

    What is the source of solar energy?

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

    What is a benefit of decentralized energy production?

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

    What is a characteristic of non-renewable energy resources?

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

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