Question detail
Why is it important to consider environmental impacts when using renewable energy resources?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. To ensure they are cheaper than fossil fuels.
- B. To minimize negative effects on ecosystems and communities.
- C. To increase the efficiency of energy production.
- D. To avoid government regulations.
Answer
To minimize negative effects on ecosystems and communities.
Explanation
The correct option is "To minimize negative effects on ecosystems and communities.". To minimize negative effects on ecosystems and communities. is right because it directly matches Environmental issues and energy decisions: Describe environmental impacts that arise from using renewable energy resources.. 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
Renewable energy is always pollution‑free
Students often think that renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or hydroelectricity produce no environmental impact, ignoring issues like land use, habitat disruption or resource extraction.
Explain that while renewables emit little or no greenhouse gases during operation, they can still cause environmental impacts—for example, large solar farms require land and materials, wind turbines can affect bird and bat populations, and hydroelectric dams can alter river ecosystems and displace communities. Emphasise that all energy resources have some environmental footprint, but renewables generally have lower long‑term impacts compared with fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
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