Alternative energy sources come from renewable processes.
What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?a.Using alternative energy technology increases the demand for fossil fuels.b.Most alternative energy technologies use nonrenewable resources.c.Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.d.There is no advantage to using an alternative energy technology.
Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?a.loss of animal speciesb.land degradationc.lower availability of freshwaterd.all of the above
Which of the following would not be considered a renewable resource?a.oxygenb.natural gasc.freshwaterd.trees
Renewable resources are those that can be synthesized by humans.
Concerns over a global dependence on fossil fuels include environmental, economic, and social consequences.
Geothermal energy is derived from the sun.
What is true for solar, wind, and geothermal energy?a.Their use is dependent on location.b.They are all environmentally friendly alternatives to burning fossil fuels.c.They are all renewable resources.d.All of the above
Global fossil fuel dependence can lead to an increase in oil prices.
Why might it be advantageous to use nonrenewable resources over renewable resources?a.The use of nonrenewable resources can be cheaper and more efficient than the use of renewable resources.b.Nonrenewable resource use has a lower impact on the environment than renewable resource use.c.Nonrenewable resources are always more readily available than renewable resources.d.All of the above
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