Energy Disadvantages and Advantages

Question 1

Solar Energy Advantages?

Answer 1

• Reduced electricity bill
• Environmentally friendly

Question 2

Solar Energy Disadvantages?

Answer 2

• It isn’t always sunny
• It doesn’t work at night

Question 3

Wind Energy Advantages?

Answer 3

• Doesn’t release any carbon emmissions
• Provides jobs

Question 4

Wind Energy Disadvantages?

Answer 4

• It isn’t always windy
• There may sometimes be too much wind

Question 5

Hydroelectric Energy Advantages?

Answer 5

• Cheapest energy source
• Clean drinking water

Question 6

Hydroelectric Energy Disadvantages?

Answer 6

• There are droughts
• There are limited reservoirs

Question 7

Biomass 1 (Burning trees for electricity) Advantages?

Answer 7

• Relatively low cost
• Can be used in different ways

Question 8

Biomass 1 (Burning trees for electricity) Disadvantages?

Answer 8

• Contributes to greenhouse gases
• Can lead to deforestation

Question 9

Biomass 2 (Biodiesel for cars) Advantages?

Answer 9

• Improves air quality
• Provides safety benefits

Question 10

Biomass 2 (Biodiesel for cars) Disadvantages?

Answer 10

• Fuel consumption is higher
• May be impacted by low temperatures

Question 11

Biomass 3 (Animal waste for electricity) Advantages?

Answer 11

• A steady supply of manure
• As long as animals are alive, they will produce manure

Question 12

Biomass 3 (Animal waste for electricity) Disadvantages?

Answer 12

• Harming towards global temperatures
• Costs a lot