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Which of the following best describes a characteristic of renewable energy resources?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

National and global energy resources

Question

A. They are finite and will eventually run out
B. They can be used without depleting their source
C. They produce high levels of pollution
D. They are always more expensive than fossil fuels

Answer

They can be used without depleting their source

Explanation

The correct option is "They can be used without depleting their source". They can be used without depleting their source 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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