Renewable Energy Practice Test: Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional Energy Sources — Flashcards | Renewable Energy | FatSkills

Renewable Energy Practice Test: Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional Energy Sources — Flashcards

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Conventional energy sources have several advantages, including:
Abundance: They are abundant and easily available
Affordability: They are affordable and have low exploration costs
Efficiency: They are efficient and have good electricity conversion
Production costs: They have low production expenses
Transportation: Their raw materials are easy to transport
Installation: They generally don't require a specific place for installation 

Conventional energy sources have several disadvantages, including:
Pollution:
They can cause air pollution, acid rain, and greenhouse gasses
Environmental impact: They can enlarge the ozone hole, the greenhouse effect, acid rain, the accumulation of radioactive substrates, and the occurrence of smog
Carbon footprint: They leave carbon footprint and sulfur contents in the atmosphere, which are harmful to the environment and human health 

Related: Renewable Energy Practice Test: Environmental Aspects of Energy

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Conventional Energy Sources are cheaper than Non-Conventional Sources.
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