Natural Resources Unit Test
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Question
Which describes a renewable energy resource?(1 point)
Responses
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
To answer this question, we need to understand what renewable energy resources are and then evaluate the given responses to choose the correct one.
Renewable energy resources are sources of energy that can be naturally replenished or regenerated over a short period of time. They are usually derived from sources such as sunlight, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal heat. Unlike non-renewable energy resources like fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) which are finite and take millions of years to form, renewable energy sources are continuously available and can be used without depleting them.
Let's evaluate the responses:
1. It is more prone to serious accidents.
This response does not describe a renewable energy resource. Being more prone to serious accidents is not a characteristic of renewable energy sources.
2. It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
This response does not specifically describe a renewable energy resource. Carbon and hydrogen molecules can be present in various energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable.
3. It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
This response could describe a renewable energy resource. Renewable energy sources have seen significant cost reductions over the years and some are already more cost-effective than fossil fuels in certain contexts.
4. It produces fewer pollutants than fossil fuels.
This response accurately describes a key characteristic of renewable energy resources. Compared to fossil fuels, renewable energy sources generally produce fewer pollutants and have a lower environmental impact.
Based on the evaluation, the correct response is "It produces fewer pollutants than fossil fuels." This accurately describes one of the key advantages of renewable energy resources.