Which describes a renewable energy resource?(1 point)
Responses
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.
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
The correct answer is:
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
The correct response that describes a renewable energy resource is: "It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels."
To determine the correct answer, you can eliminate the options that are not associated with renewable energy resources.
Option 1: "It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules" does not exclusively apply to renewable energy resources, as both renewable and non-renewable resources can contain carbon and hydrogen molecules.
Option 2: "It is less expensive than fossil fuels" is not necessarily true for all renewable energy resources. While some renewable energy resources may be cost-effective, others may have higher initial costs but lower long-term operational costs.
Option 4: "It is more prone to serious accidents" is generally not true for renewable energy resources. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power have lower risks of accidents compared to non-renewable energy sources like nuclear power or fossil fuel power plants.
Therefore, the correct option is: "It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels." Renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have the advantage of producing fewer harmful pollutants compared to non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.