Renewable vs Non-Renewable

Which of the following is considered the main energy source in our society?

Cual de las siguientes opciones es considereda la fuente primaria de energia en nuestra sociedad?

• Fossil Fuels

• Solar power

• Wind Power

• Hydroelectric plants

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Solar

• Coal

• Natural Gas

Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

Oil is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?

• They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.

• They are being formed too far beneath the surface.

• We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.

One ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is that:

• They are better for the environment.

• They can produce extremely high amounts of energy.

• They contribute to the greenhouse effect.

• They will never run out.

What is one DISADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels will never run out.

• Fossil fuels are very efficient forms of energy and are readily available, making them cheaper.

• Burning fossil fuels contributes to the greenhouse effect which causes global warming.

• Fossil fuels are better for the environment.

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What is one ADVANTAGE of using renewable resources?

• They will never run out.

• They are more expensive.

• They are bad for the environment.

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What is one DISADVANTAGE of using renewable resources?

• They are not as efficient as burning fossil fuels.

• They will eventually run out.

• They are cheaper and better for the environment.

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Is wind renewable or non-renewable?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable