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Energy Sources - Advantages And Disadvantages.
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The main disadvantage of using nuclear power is the release of radiation into the atmosphere
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
A disadvantage of solar energy is -
a) weather dependent
b) non-polluting
c) solar panels last up to 30 years
d)
Biomass is composed of -
a) plants, animals waste, and garbage
b) radioactive materials
c) energy rays from the sun
d)
Which energy source uses turbines that spin in open air?
a) nuclear
b) hydropower
c) wind
d)
Which energy sources uses agricultural and forest by products?
a) wind
b) biomass
c) solar
d)
Hydropower creates energy by -
a) the rays from the sun
b) ocean water heated by the sun
c) using the motion of water to turn turbines
d)
Why is it beneficial to recycle paper?
a) there is plenty of land for landfills
b) recycling produces toxic chemicals
c) making paper uses energy and natural resources
d)
Which two energy sources require open space?
a) biomass and natural gas
b) wind and solar
c) hydropower and wind
d)
Hydro-plants are expensive to build and require expensive machinery
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
A major disadvantage of nuclear power is -
a) generates a small amount of energy
b) no greenhouse gases are produced
c) the by product is radiation
d)
The ability of a system to do work, which causes change -
a) fossil fuels
b) energy
c) conservation
d)
Because biomass is a less concentrated form of energy, it is inefficient
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Why is it beneficial to use natural gas?
a) there is a limited supply
b) it releases low emissions (pollution)
c) it is non-renewable.
d)
A disadvantage for using coal to produce energy -
a) is abundant everywhere
b) is not friendly to the environment
c) formed over a few years.
d)
Which energy source is best for a city that has a limited amount of open space?
a) wind
b) natural gas
c) solar
d)
What is one advantage of using hydroelectricity as an energy source
a) heat is captured under the earth
b) might change the migration of salmon
c) reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops
d)
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