Renewable and nonrenewable energy

Renewable and nonrenewable energy

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Name a non-renewable fuel

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What is the difference between a renewable and non-renewable resource?

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What is an advantage of wind power

• no pollution

• quiet

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What is a disadvantage of wind power?

• noisy

• break easily

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What is an advantage of solar energy

• can be use in remote locations

• cheap

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What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• depends on the light intensity

• hard to install

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What is an advantage of Hydroelectric power?

• No fuel costs

• cheap to build

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What is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power

• Very expensive to build

• potential to run out.

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What is an advantage of geothermal energy?

• Low running costs

• can be done anywhere

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What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• Cost of drilling is high

• smells bad.

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Explain the differences between renewable and non renewable power. Include the pros and cons of using them and how they might impact the environment.