Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
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Natural gas
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What is a primary advantage of renewable resources?
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High initial costs
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Limited availability
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Geopolitical conflicts
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Which renewable energy source can be intermittent and weather-dependent?
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What is a major disadvantage of non-renewable resources?
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Geopolitical conflicts
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Which non-renewable resource is commonly used in nuclear power plants?
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Natural gas
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Tar sands
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What is a significant environmental drawback of non-renewable resources?
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Low initial costs
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Reduced energy independence
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Which renewable resource has the advantage of low operating costs once set up?
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Solar energy
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What is a limitation of some renewable resources like solar and wind energy?
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High operating costs
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Land use requirements
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Geopolitical conflicts
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Sustainable nature
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High price stability
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Finite availability
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Low environmental impact
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Which renewable energy source relies on the Earth's core heat?
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Wind energy
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Tidal energy
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