Nonrenewable Energy Sources: An Overview

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Hydropower

What is the primary environmental concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Deforestation

• Release of greenhouse gases

• Overpopulation

• Loss of biodiversity

What process is used to generate nuclear energy?

• Combustion of coal

• Splitting uranium atoms

• Burning natural gas

• Photosynthesis

Which fossil fuel is considered cleaner compared to others?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Brown coal

What percentage of global CO2 emissions in 2020 was attributed to fossil fuels?

• 50%

• 75%

• 91%

• 100%