Quiz on Renewable and Nuclear Energy

What is a major benefit of solar energy?

• It is expensive to install.

• It is both renewable and sustainable.

• It requires a lot of space.

• It is not reliable on cloudy days.

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What is a challenge associated with solar energy?

• It is always available.

• It is inexpensive to install.

• It requires sunlight to generate power.

• It produces harmful greenhouse gases.

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What is a benefit of wind energy?

• It is highly polluting.

• It is expensive to maintain.

• It supports job growth in communities.

• It is not renewable.

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What is a limitation of wind energy?

• It is always reliable.

• It can be noisy and unattractive.

• It is not affected by weather.

• It is highly efficient.

What is a benefit of nuclear energy compared to fossil fuels?

• It emits greenhouse gases.

• It is less efficient.

• It contributes to climate change.

• It produces large amounts of energy without greenhouse gases.

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What is a challenge of using solar panels?

• They are inexpensive.

• They require minimal space.

• They are always reliable.

• They can be expensive to install.

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What is a major challenge of nuclear energy?

• It is always safe.

• It produces no waste.

• It requires careful storage of radioactive waste.

• It is not efficient.

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What is a major downside of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They produce no pollution

• They release harmful greenhouse gases

• They are inexpensive

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Which energy source is known for being renewable and not producing pollution?

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear power

• Hydroelectric power

• Coal

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Where can geothermal energy be effectively produced?

• Anywhere in the world

• Areas with volcanic activity

• Deserts

• Oceans