Test Your Knowledge on Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy

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Natural gas

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They release greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change

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Wind spins blades connected to a generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

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The ratio of actual energy produced to maximum possible if it ran at full capacity 24/7

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Non-renewable, because uranium exists in finite quantities

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Energy produced from organic materials like plant and animal waste

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It provides reliable baseload power 24/7

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Intermittency and the need for energy storage or backup systems