Question 4

A)What does it mean for an energy resource to be renewable?(1 point)
Responses

The resource is not quickly replenishable.
The resource is not quickly replenishable.

The resource cannot be used to create electricity.
The resource cannot be used to create electricity.

The resource can continue to replenish itself despite being consumed.
The resource can continue to replenish itself despite being consumed.

The resource cannot continue to replenish itself as it is being consumed.

The resource can continue to replenish itself despite being consumed.

How do you know

Renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, are considered renewable because they are naturally replenished on a human timescale. This means that even as these resources are consumed, they can continue to regenerate and be used again without being permanently depleted. This distinguishes them from non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels, which are finite and will eventually run out.