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The Social Costs of Resource Use

Question 5 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

Which is true of solar, wind, and geothermal energy?

Answer
A
They contribute to atmospheric pollution.
B
They are dependent on location to be effective.
C
They contribute to global warming.
D
They contribute to negative health consequences.

Explanation

Solar, wind, and geothermal energy are renewable sources that generally produce little air pollution during operation. Their effectiveness depends on local conditions: solar needs strong sunlight, wind needs reliable winds, and geothermal power requires accessible underground heat. Therefore, the true statement is that they are dependent on location to be effective.

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