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QuizMultiple Choice

Nonrenewable Resources

Question 3 • DRHS GA-GSE Environmental Science

What is an advantage of using wind for producing electricity instead of coal?

Answer
A
A lot of energy is produced by wind compared to coal.
B
Obtaining wind does not harm the environment, but obtaining coal does.
C
Using wind is less expensive than using coal.
D
Wind is abundant in certain areas, and coal is not abundant.

Explanation

Wind is a renewable resource that can be used without mining or extracting fuel. Coal must be mined, which can damage land and habitats, so B, “Obtaining wind does not harm the environment, but obtaining coal does,” describes an advantage of wind. Wind turbines can still have environmental effects, but the other choices make less accurate comparisons: wind is not necessarily cheaper, and coal is abundant in many places.

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