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Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Resources
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Science
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an advantage of coal energy?
Back
It's cheap and plentiful.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which nonrenewable resource does not create greenhouse gases?
Back
Nuclear energy.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as nonrenewable resources?
Back
They take millions of years to form.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one of the biggest disadvantages of wind turbines?
Back
They can interfere with bird migration.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?
Back
It produces large amounts of energy.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define renewable energy resources.
Back
Energy resources that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a disadvantage of solar energy?
Back
It is dependent on sunlight availability.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
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