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