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What is the primary difference between renewable and nonrenewable energies?
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?
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?
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?
Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?
What is a significant challenge associated with building hydroelectric power plants?
What is a significant challenge associated with building hydroelectric power plants?
Which type of energy source is affected by weather conditions, impacting its reliability?
Which type of energy source is affected by weather conditions, impacting its reliability?
What is one way in which fossil fuels are superior to renewable energies?
What is one way in which fossil fuels are superior to renewable energies?
What is a drawback of nuclear power plants mentioned in the text?
What is a drawback of nuclear power plants mentioned in the text?
Which technology aims to reduce the harmful effects of fossil fuel use?
Which technology aims to reduce the harmful effects of fossil fuel use?
Why are new nuclear power plants considered less economical compared to other types of power?
Why are new nuclear power plants considered less economical compared to other types of power?
What characterizes renewable resources?
What characterizes renewable resources?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource mentioned in the text?
Why are renewable resources considered crucial for making life easier and better?
Why are renewable resources considered crucial for making life easier and better?
What is a defining characteristic of renewable resources mentioned in the text?
What is a defining characteristic of renewable resources mentioned in the text?
Why are non-renewable resources considered to be limited in availability?
Why are non-renewable resources considered to be limited in availability?
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource according to the text?
Why should both renewable and non-renewable resources be used with care according to the text?
Why should both renewable and non-renewable resources be used with care according to the text?
Why is there a constant fear of depletion associated with non-renewable resources according to the text?
Why is there a constant fear of depletion associated with non-renewable resources according to the text?
Which type of resources are greatly dependent on as the main source of energy according to the text?
Which type of resources are greatly dependent on as the main source of energy according to the text?
