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One advantage of using .............. as an energy source is that reservoirs can be used for irrigation.
Hydroelectricity
A disadvantage for using coal to produce energy is........................
Pollution
Because biomass is a less concentrated form of energy, it is inefficient. (True or False)
True
The ability of a system to do work, which causes change is called.................
Energy
A major disadvantage of nuclear power is that the by product is...............
Radiation or Nuclear Waste
Hydro-plants are expensive to build and require expensive machinery. (True or False)
True
Which two energy sources require open space?
wind and solar
Hydropower creates energy by using the motion of ....................
Water (to turn turbines)
Which energy source uses agricultural and forest by products?
Biomass
Biomass is composed of ............................
plants, animal waste and garbage
Which energy source uses turbines that spin in open air?
Wind
A disadvantage of solar energy is .............
Depends on the sun or weather
The main disadvantage of using nuclear power is the release of radiation into the atmosphere. (True or False)
True
Which energy source is best for a city that has a limited amount of open space? (Wind, Natural Gas, or Solar)
Natural Gas
One disadvantage of geothermal energy is ....................
Not found everywhere
List all 4 non-renewable energy sources
Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, and Nuclear Energy
