Question
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
Solution
Energy from flowing water in rivers, used in hydroelectric power plants, is considered a renewable energy source. As long as the water cycle continues, driven by solar heating and precipitation, rivers will keep flowing, allowing repeated use of their potential and kinetic energy to generate electricity.Â
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