Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energies Quiz

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What is the primary difference between renewable and nonrenewable energies?

Renewable energies are replaced over a short time scale, while nonrenewable energies are replaced very slowly. (correct)

Renewable energies are more expensive to tap into compared to nonrenewable energies.

Renewable energies release pollutants into the atmosphere, while nonrenewable energies do not.

Renewable energies are limited in supply, while nonrenewable energies are found everywhere in the world.

Why are renewable energies considered to provide a cleaner, healthier environment?

Because they release pollutants into the atmosphere

Because they cannot be found everywhere in the world

Because they are expensive to maintain

Because they do not release pollutants into the atmosphere (correct)

What potential advantage do some renewable energy plants have over highly mechanized fossil fuel plants?

They have the potential to generate more jobs (correct)

They have higher technology costs

They require less maintenance

They generate more greenhouse gas emissions

Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?

Because it is replaced very slowly by natural processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge associated with building hydroelectric power plants?

High initial capital costs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of energy source is affected by weather conditions, impacting its reliability?

Renewable sources like solar and wind Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which fossil fuels are superior to renewable energies?

They provide continuous energy not subject to weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of nuclear power plants mentioned in the text?

Potential radiation leaks and waste storage problems Signup and view all the answers

Which technology aims to reduce the harmful effects of fossil fuel use?

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) Signup and view all the answers

Why are new nuclear power plants considered less economical compared to other types of power?

Rising construction costs Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes renewable resources?

They can be used over and over again and can be replenished naturally. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource mentioned in the text?

Petrol Signup and view all the answers

Why are renewable resources considered crucial for making life easier and better?

Because they play a crucial role as a form of energy for various day-to-day activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of renewable resources mentioned in the text?

They regenerate themselves by the time they are consumed Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-renewable resources considered to be limited in availability?

Because they do not revive themselves at a substantial scale Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource according to the text?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

Why should both renewable and non-renewable resources be used with care according to the text?

Because once they are exhausted, it takes years to replenish them Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a constant fear of depletion associated with non-renewable resources according to the text?

Because the rate of consumption is greater than the rate of reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resources are greatly dependent on as the main source of energy according to the text?

Fossil fuels and crude oil Signup and view all the answers