DOL Part 2 Renewable and Non-Renewable

Students list resources that are used to heat buildings. Compare these tables to determine which of them correctly classifies the resources.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What factors differentiate the environmental impacts of coal and natural gas in electricity generation? (Select two correct answers.)

• Ground subsidence and habitat destruction

• Methane emissions and water contamination

• Acid mine drainage and air pollution

• Carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation

• Water consumption and noise pollution

How do the resource origins of oil and natural gas contribute to their unique advantages and disadvantages in the energy landscape? (Select two correct answers.)

• Carbon sequestration and lower extraction costs

• Shale reserves exploration and reduced transportation risks

• Strategic geopolitical positioning and increased resource availability

• Limited global distribution and methane emissions concerns

• Reduced dependency on imports and methane emissions concerns

Quick Write: Write a paragraph to describe and compare renewable and non-renewable energy derived from natural and alternative sources such as oil, natural gas, and coal.

What is a common environmental consequence of oil extraction processes?

• Ground subsidence

• Acid mine drainage

• Oil spills

• Habitat destruction