Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Sources

Learn about renewable and non-renewable energy! Classify sources and discover their pros and cons.

Sort it Out! Classify each as renewable or non-renewable Renewable Wind energy Hydroelectric Geothermal Biomass Solar Non-renewable Coal Petroleum Propane Natural gas Nuclear Name it! Click on the blue dot and label each picture using one of the following energy sources:electrical, coal, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, oil, wind, nuclear electrical geothermal solar nuclear hydroelectric oil wind coal A major advantage of solar energy is - it is inexpensive to build the equipment needed the Sun is not always shining the energy provided is a clean source it provides energy from a fossil fuel A major disadvantage of nuclear energy is - the production of toxic wastes limited energy production uranium has to be created as it is not a natural element the generation of air pollution A disadvantage of this type of energy source is - it is difficult to transport it is found only in very limited locations it is more expensive than alternative energy sources it generates air pollution when burned Which form of energy is renewable but requires large pieces of equipment that might harm birds? solar energy petroleum geothermal wind Which form of energy requires a dam to be built that can cause flooding of land and damage to wildlife? geothermal hydroelectric solar biomass Which renewable energy source produces air pollution? coal oil biomass nuclear In Summary!Select the best word to fill in each blank. Renewable energy sources are also known as alternativeenergy sources. Nonrenewable energy sources are coal, oil, natural gas, known as fossil fuelsand nuclear energy. In general, renewableenergy sources are better for the environment because they use naturally cleanenergy. However, renewable energy sources are generally more expensive and less available.In general, nonrenewableenergy sources are cheaper and more readily available. However, nonrenewable energy sources usually generate pollution and are more harmfulto the Earth.