Question

what are some of the environmental consequences of using solar power? select all that apply. air pollution due to the use of panels habitat destruction due to solar power plants water pollution due to the use of panels habitat destruction due to mining of rare earth minerals for batteries

Explanation:

• Solar power plants can take up large areas of land, which can lead to habitat destruction.
• Mining of rare earth minerals for batteries (used in solar power storage systems) can also cause habitat destruction.
• Solar panels do not cause air or water pollution during their normal operation.

Answer:

• habitat destruction due to solar power plants
• habitat destruction due to mining of rare earth minerals for batteries