Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Resources

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What is an advantage of coal energy?

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It's cheap and plentiful.

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Which nonrenewable resource does not create greenhouse gases?

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Nuclear energy.

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Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as nonrenewable resources?

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They take millions of years to form.

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What is one of the biggest disadvantages of wind turbines?

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They can interfere with bird migration.

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Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?

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It produces large amounts of energy.

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Define renewable energy resources.

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Energy resources that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

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It is dependent on sunlight availability.

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What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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They create greenhouse gases when burned.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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What is the primary source of energy for nuclear power?

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Uranium, which undergoes fission to release energy.

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