Renewable Energy Sources - JSS1 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Coal
Oil
Wind
Natural Gas
What is the main advantage of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels?
Higher efficiency
Lower initial cost
Abundance and sustainability
Consistent availability
Which renewable energy source is harnessed from the sun?
Wind
Geothermal
Biomass
Solar
What is a major challenge of solar and wind energy?
High pollution
Limited supply
Intermittency
High greenhouse gas emissions
Why is energy independence considered a benefit of renewable energy?
It decreases reliance on imported fossil fuels
It reduces the need for energy storage systems
It eliminates the need for energy infrastructure
It makes renewable energy sources less expensive
What is a significant environmental benefit of using renewable energy?
It reduces air pollution
It increases greenhouse gas emissions
It depletes natural resources
It causes more waste production
What is the role of geothermal energy in industries?
Generating air pollution
Direct us of heat or electricity generation
Increasing fossil fuel dependence
Converting water to fossil fuels
Which renewable energy source relies on the natural flow of water?
Solar
Wind
Hydroelectric
Biomass
What is one of the economic benefits of renewable energy?
It decreases job opportunities
It increases long-term costs
It creates jobs in the energy sector
It reduces the need for energy infrastructure
Why might renewable energy systems have high initial costs?
Due to high price of fossil fuels
Due to the need for advanced technology
Because they are inefficient
Because they require a lot of land