Question

part 3: reliability of energy sources
match the energy source with the correct description.
a. coal
b. natural gas
c. biomass

1. _____ can store piles of fuel on - site and run almost nonstop (baseload).
2. _____ flexible and quick to ramp up, but pipelines can freeze in extreme cold.
3. _____ renewable if managed well, but supply depends on local crops or waste.

Explanation:

1. Coal can have large - scale on - site fuel storage and is often used for baseload power generation. Natural gas is flexible for power generation but its pipelines are vulnerable to extreme cold. Biomass is renewable when properly managed and its supply is tied to local crops or waste.

Answer:

1. A. Coal
2. B. Natural Gas
3. C. Biomass