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Order the energy sources based on reliability. Place the most reliable resource at the top of the list.

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Match each location to the energy source that would best suit it.

Answer:

geothermal|wind|concentrated solar|nuclear fission

5

Which type of renewable energy technology does not require a turbine to produce electricity?

A
hydroelectric power
B
wind power
C
solar photovoltaic
D
concentrated solar power
6

A state government is debating between building several new solar farms or a nuclear power plant to increase the amount of electricity their state generates. Their top priority is minimizing the overall environmental impact of the electricity sources. Considering their top priority, classify each piece of evidence as more or less relevant to help them decide between the two energy sources.

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Why are solar photovoltaic, wind, and geothermal considered renewable energy resources?

A
The facilities they require are built with recycled materials.
B
They emit fewer greenhouse gases than non-renewable sources of energy.
C
They rely on natural processes that are continuously replenished.
D
They rely on natural resources that are depleted very slowly.
9

Classify each energy source based on its use of steam to generate electricity.

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Which combination of renewable energy resources would ensure the most consistent electricity generation between day and night and from one day to the next?

A
solar photovoltaic and wind
B
concentrated solar power and solar photovoltaic
C
hydroelectric and geothermal
D
wind and hydroelectric

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