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 is an advantage to using nonrenewable resources?
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
How does the use of nonrenewable resources compare to the use of renewable resources?a.The use of renewable resources is potentially more harmful to the environment than the use of nonrenewable resources.b.The use of renewable resources is more common and widespread than the use of nonrenewable resources.c.The overuse of renewable resources can lead to problems similar to those associated with the use of nonrenewable resources.d.Renewable resource use is more problematic than the use of nonrenewable resource use.
Alternative energy sources come from renewable processes.
Which is a possible negative result of using renewable resources?
Hydrogen fuel cells burn with _______ and produce _______.a.water, oxygenb.oxygen, waterc.carbon dioxide, oxygend.oxygen, carbon dioxide
Which of the following is not a concern associated with fossil fuel dependence?a.global warmingb.rising pricesc.increased competitiond.increased development
Geothermal energy is derived from the sun.
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.
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