Question

renewable energy resources have many advantages. but there are also challenges to using renewable energy resources in place of fossil fuels. using renewable energy requires constructing new solar panels, wind turbines, and other equipment. this construction can make renewable energy more expensive than energy from fossil fuels. fossil fuels provide a source of energy that can be stored and then used as needed. in contrast, renewable energy resources like sunlight and wind are not always available when and where people want to use energy. using renewable energy resources can require new construction, like these solar panels. put each statement into the correct column. releases less co₂ does not run out when people use it not a major cause of climate change can be more expensive requires constructing new equipment not always available when people want energy advantages of renewable energy challenges of renewable energy

Explanation:

• Advantages:
• Renewable energy releases less \(CO_2\) compared to fossil fuels. Since \(CO_2\) is a major greenhouse gas, less \(CO_2\) means it's not a major cause of climate change. Also, renewable energy sources like sunlight, wind etc. are replenished naturally and does not run out when people use it.
• Challenges:
• The text mentions "using renewable energy requires constructing new solar panels, wind turbines, and other equipment. This construction can make renewable energy more expensive than energy from fossil fuels", so "requires constructing new equipment" and "can be more expensive" are challenges. Also, "renewable energy resources like sunlight and wind are not always available when and where people want to use energy" which means "not always available when people want energy" is a challenge.

Answer:

• Advantages of renewable energy: releases less \(CO_2\), not a major cause of climate change, does not run out when people use it.
• Challenges of renewable energy: requires constructing new equipment, can be more expensive, not always available when people want energy.