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Which energy resource is considered intermittent?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

National and global energy resources

Question

  1. A. Nuclear
  2. B. Wind
  3. C. Coal
  4. D. Natural Gas

Answer

Wind

Explanation

Wind energy is considered intermittent because it depends on wind availability, which can vary significantly.

Common mistake

Misinterpreting Data Trends

Students often confuse short-term fluctuations in energy resource use with long-term trends, leading to incorrect conclusions about energy patterns.

Focus on identifying consistent patterns over a longer period in the data, rather than reacting to short-term changes.

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