The Power of Renewables

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What are some examples of renewable energy sources mentioned in the text?

  • Oil and coal
  • Sunlight and wind (correct)
  • Geothermal heat and fossil fuels
  • Natural gas and nuclear energy

Which energy source causes lethal diseases when exposed in large quantities?

  • Coal
  • Nuclear (correct)
  • Oil
  • Natural gas

What is one advantage of using renewable energy over non-renewable energy?

  • Lower cost
  • Less waste disposal
  • Lower carbon footprint (correct)
  • Higher energy efficiency

Which energy source is considered a fossil fuel?

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

What are some environmental issues associated with using non-renewable energy?

<p>Habitat destruction and pollution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source waste is not recyclable and poses challenges for disposal?

<p>Nuclear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source is associated with the issue of habitat destruction due to surface mining?

<p>Coal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source is linked to the environmental issue of greenhouse effect?

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

Which energy source is known for causing low quality of air and water due to pollution?

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

Which energy source is considered a non-renewable energy source?

<p>Nuclear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source is associated with the issue of high carbon footprint?

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

Which energy source is known for causing an oil spill?

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Which energy source is associated with the issue of volatile and expensive economic factors?

<p>Fuel / Oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Renewable energy helps eliminate environmental, economic, and health issues caused by non-renewable energy?

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

True or false: Renewable energy sources include sunlight, water, wind, and geothermal heat?

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

True or false: Non-renewable energy sources are considered more sustainable and efficient than renewable energy sources?

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

True or false: Non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels can cause habitat destruction due to surface mining?

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

True or false: Using renewable energy helps conserve energy?

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

True or false: Nuclear energy is a renewable energy source?

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

True or false: Non-renewable energy sources like coal can contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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

True or false: Renewable energy is more cost-effective than non-renewable energy?

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