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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Generally, which of the following energy resources are better for the environment?
A
renewable
B
nonrenewable
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wind power Harnessing power from the wind is one of the cleanest and most sustainable ways to generate electricity as it produces no toxic pollution or global warming emissions. Wind is also abundant, inexhaustible, and affordable, which makes it a viable and large-scale alternative to fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renewable energy minimizes carbon pollution and has a much lower impact on our environment. And it’s having its moment in the sun. “Giving more New Yorkers access to renewable energy can allow them to reduce their own energy bills while reducing stress on the grid and demand for fossil fuel power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Renewable resources include solar energy, wind, falling water, the heat of the earth (geothermal), plant materials (biomass), waves, ocean currents, temperature differences in the oceans and the energy of the tides.

Detailed explanation-5: -Renewable energy has a much lower carbon footprint than coal and other fossil fuels. Switching to renewable energy sources can positively impact the environment by slowing climate change. This positive environmental impact is where the terms green energy and clean energy come from.

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