Energy Sources: Pros and Cons

What is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Crude oil

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

• Crude oil

• Biomass

Why is crude oil considered a non-renewable resource?

• It can be easily replenished

• It is found in abundance

• It can be exhausted and takes millions of years to form

• It does not emit greenhouse gases

What is one advantage of using natural gas as an energy source?

• It is renewable

• It emits no greenhouse gases

• It is abundant and cleaner than other fossil fuels

• It cannot be depleted

Which of the following is a consequence of energy depletion?

• Increased energy abundance

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Higher energy costs and scarcity

• Unlimited energy supply

What happens when a non-renewable resource is depleted?

• It can be quickly replenished

• It becomes more abundant

• It is exhausted and no longer available

• It turns into a renewable resource

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Which energy source is most likely to emit greenhouse gases?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Hydropower

How does the use of renewable energy sources impact greenhouse gas emissions?

• Increases emissions

• Decreases emissions

• Has no effect on emissions

• Makes emissions unpredictable

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Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• They can be depleted quickly

• They are always in abundance

• They can be replenished naturally

• They emit high levels of greenhouse gases

What is a disadvantage of relying on non-renewable energy sources?

• They are always available

• They can be replenished quickly

• They contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

• They are environmentally friendly

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