Energy Resources
A major disadvantage to using wind to produce electricity is ________.
the emissions it produces once in place
its energy efficiency compared to conventional power sources
that people can use a single mill or develop a large scale wind farm
the initial startup cost
the initial startup cost
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A fuel cell, in order to produce electricity, burns:A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. None of the above
Although solar-PV-generated electricity as a power source is cleaner than burning fossil fuels, the problem with this electricity is that it ________.
A. is dangerous if stored too long
B. cannot be stored easily in large quantities for use when and where it is needed
C. is not sufficiently understood
D. will be replaced shortly with other sources of power for homes
The second fastest-growing source is ________.
A. solar
B. wind
C. hydro
D. natural gas
Which among the following is not an adverse environmental impact of tidal power generation?
A. Interference with spawning and migration of fish
B. Pollution and health hazard in the estuary due to blockage of flow of polluted water into the sea
C. Navigational hazard
D. None of the above
One major reason for the lack of development in oceanic energy sources is ________.
A. the potential substantial negative impact on marine and estuarine ecosystems
B. the lack of funding
C. that oceanic processes are not completely understood
D. the lack of technological advancement
One of the obstacles to the rapid replacement of nonrenewable energy sources with renewable energy sources is ________.
A. the improvement in the infrastructure for using renewable energy sources
B. the lack of government and private financial support for the development of renewable energy sources
C. advancements in technological development of renewable energy sources
D. the motivation of private industry to proactively develop renewable energy sources
Identify the non-renewable energy resource from the following:
A. Coal
B. Fuel cells
C. Wind power
D. Wave power
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