Renewable Resources Answers

A family has a furnace that uses natural gas to heat their home. They are moving to an area that offers the option of using energy from a solar power plant to heat their home. Which disadvantage will the family most likely face by making this switch?

Quincy listed some natural resources in a table. Which best completes the table?

Olivia is comparing two products: limestone and coffee. Limestone is made from minerals, and coffee is made from plant seeds. Which statement best compares these two products?

Biodiesel is a type of fuel that can be made from animal fat. During production, animal fats and alcohol chemically react to produce fuel. Biodiesel may be used as an energy source in vehicles.

Which is a disadvantage of using wind as an energy source?

Which statement best describes a characteristic unique to renewable resources?

Which best explains why trees are considered a renewable resource?

Many people like the idea of using windmill farms, but they do not want the power plants near their homes. What is the most likely reason that people do not want to live near wind power plants?

Alana organized some resources in a table. Which best describes Alana’s error?

What would most likely happen as a result of the generator in a wind turbine breaking?