Exploring Renewable Energy Resources

What is the primary reason for the increasing use of renewable energy around the world?

• To make energy accessible to remote areas

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

• To combat climate change

• To reduce the cost of electricity

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What percentage of human energy consumption comes from fossil fuels?

• Around 70%

• Over 80%

• About 50%

• Less than 30%

Which of the following is NOT a source of renewable energy?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Wind

• Coal

What is an indirect emission related to renewable energy?

• Emissions from using the energy

• Emissions from fossil fuels

• There are no indirect emissions

• Emissions from manufacturing and maintenance

How does renewable energy primarily benefit the climate?

• By being expensive to operate

• By using water as its main source

• By reducing pollution and health threats

• By creating direct greenhouse gas emissions

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Why is renewable energy considered reliable?

• Because its sources never run out

• Because it is new technology

• Because it is expensive

• Because it uses fossil fuels

Why are renewable energy prices considered to be stable over time?

• Because the fuel is often free

• Because they rely on fossil fuels

• Because they are not affected by market changes

• Because they require expensive maintenance

What impact can building wind farms and dams have?

• Reduction in electricity costs

• Decrease in air pollution

• Increase in fossil fuel use

• Disruption of wildlife and ecological destruction

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What is a major challenge of using solar and wind energy?

• They produce a lot of pollution

• They are not renewable

• They only generate power intermittently

• They are too reliable

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How do advances in technology affect renewable energy?

• Decrease its accessibility

• Make it more accessible, affordable, and efficient

• Increase its greenhouse gas emissions

• Make it less efficient

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