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What is a renewable energy resource?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. An energy resource that cannot be replenished
- B. An energy resource that is being replenished as it is used
- C. An energy resource that is always available
- D. An energy resource that is derived from fossil fuels
Answer
An energy resource that is being replenished as it is used
Explanation
The correct option is "An energy resource that is being replenished as it is used". An energy resource that is being replenished as it is used is right because it directly matches Energy resources: Define a renewable energy resource as one that is being replenished or can be replenished as it is used.. The other options are less suitable because they change the required Physics relationship, confuse the relevant energy store or use a distractor that does not answer the question.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Renewable Resources
Students often confuse renewable energy resources with non-renewable ones, thinking that all energy sources can be replenished.
Remember that renewable energy resources are specifically those that are being replenished or can be replenished as they are used, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
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