Renewable Resources Answers

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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
always available
B
cannot be used up
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What is a difference between renewable resources and nonrenewable resources?

A
Nonrenewable resources are formed quickly, while renewable resources are formed very slowly.
B
Renewable resources will always be available, while nonrenewable resources can be used up.
C
Nonrenewable resources are freely available in nature, while renewable resources are scarce.
D
Nonrenewable resources are available indefinitely, while renewable resources can be used up.
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Which renewable energy source depends on changing water levels?

A
solar energy
B
geothermal energy
C
tidal power
D
wind energy
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Why is sunlight considered a renewable resource?

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Sunlight is considered a renewable resource because it is naturally replenished and produced by the sun at a constant rate. It is always available in nature and cannot be used up by human consumption.

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Which are disadvantages of renewable resources? Check all that apply.Renewable energy supplies may not be completely reliable.Renewable energy sources will never run out.Renewable energy produces large quantities of waste products.It is difficult to generate electricity in large quantities using renewable resources.Many renewable energy facilities have higher operating costs.

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Renewable energy supplies may not be completely reliable.
B
Renewable energy sources will never run out.
C
Renewable energy produces large quantities of waste products.
D
It is difficult to generate electricity in large quantities using renewable resources.
E
Many renewable energy facilities have higher operating costs.
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Which renewable resource produces the most electricity in the United States?

A
geothermal energy
B
solar energy
C
wind power
D
hydroelectricity from dams
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Which statements are true of geothermal energy? Check all that apply.It is constantly being produced inside the Earth.Hot water from hot springs or reservoirs is used in heating systems.It is created by energy from the Sun.It can be used to generate electricity.It can be unreliable because it is affected by the weather.The United States is the world leader in generating power from geothermal energy.

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It is constantly being produced inside the Earth.
B
Hot water from hot springs or reservoirs is used in heating systems.
C
It is created by energy from the Sun.
D
It can be used to generate electricity.
E
It can be unreliable because it is affected by the weather.
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The United States is the world leader in generating power from geothermal energy.

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