Climate and Climate Change Learning Quizzes - Science for Juniors

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 2

What is the primary cause of human-induced climate change?

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Increased solar activity

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 3

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of a region?

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Political borders

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Latitude

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Elevation

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Proximity to large water bodies

Question 5

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Wind

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Natural gas

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Nuclear

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Coal

Question 6

What is the distinction between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

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Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather describes long-term patterns.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Weather is influenced by human activities, while climate is not.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a mitigation strategy for climate change?

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Building more roads

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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Planting trees

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Investing in renewable energy

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor that influences climate?

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Local government policies

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Temperature

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Altitude

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Average wind speed

Question 9

Which of the following is a widely accepted scientific consensus regarding climate change?

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It is a serious threat to the planet.

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It is caused by natural factors only.

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It is a hoax.

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Its impacts are uncertain.

Question 10

The term 'positive feedback' in the context of climate change refers to:

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A process that amplifies the effects of climate change

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A process that reduces the effects of climate change

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A process that stabilizes the effects of climate change

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A process that reverses the effects of climate change

Question 11

The concept of 'adaptive capacity' refers to:

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The ability of a system or community to adjust to and cope with climate change impacts

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The amount of greenhouse gases a system can emit without contributing to climate change

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The extent to which climate change can be reversed or avoided

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The responsibility of industrialized nations to support developing countries in addressing climate change

Question 12

What is the role of the greenhouse effect in climate change?

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It traps heat in the atmosphere

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It reflects solar radiation back into space

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It causes the Earth to cool down

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It has no effect on climate

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of climate change data?

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Social media posts

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Peer-reviewed scientific research

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NASA satellites

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Historical weather records

Question 14

What is the difference between climate change and climate variability?

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Climate change is long-term and caused by human activities, while climate variability is short-term and caused by natural factors

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Climate change is caused by natural factors, while climate variability is caused by human activities

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Climate change affects only the atmosphere, while climate variability affects both the atmosphere and the oceans

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There is no difference between climate change and climate variability

Question 15

What is a carbon footprint?

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The amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual or organization

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The number of trees needed to offset greenhouse gas emissions

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The temperature increase caused by greenhouse gases

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The amount of carbon stored in the atmosphere

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 17

Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted when fossil fuels are burned?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Water vapor

Question 18

How might climate change impact sea levels?

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Rise due to thermal expansion and melting glaciers

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Decrease due to increased evaporation

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No significant change

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Lowering of coastal landmasses

Question 19

What is the core concept behind climate change?

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Long-term alterations in average weather patterns

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Short-term fluctuations in temperature

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Changes in air quality

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Depletion of natural resources

Question 20

Which energy source is both renewable and does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 21

What is the primary cause of the global temperature increase associated with climate change?

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Rising concentrations of greenhouse gases

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Decreased cloud cover

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Increased volcanic activity

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Alterations in solar radiation

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential consequence of sea level rise due to climate change?

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Increased frequency and severity of flooding

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Expansion of land suitable for human settlement

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Boosted coastal tourism

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Enhanced biodiversity in coastal ecosystems

Question 23

Which of these factors plays a major role in determining the patterns of rainfall around the world?

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Ocean currents

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Deforestation

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Changes in land use

Question 24

The term 'greenhouse gas' refers to gases that:

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Trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect

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Reduce the amount of sunlight reaching Earth

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Cause acid rain

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Enhance the ozone layer

Question 25

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body that:

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Assesses the science of climate change and provides policy recommendations

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Develops climate change policies

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Negotiates international climate agreements

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Monitors global greenhouse gas emissions

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a predicted consequence of rising global temperatures?

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Improved air quality

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Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

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Melting of glaciers and sea ice

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Reduced agricultural productivity

Question 27

The concept of 'planetary boundaries' refers to:

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Limits beyond which human activities pose unacceptable risks to the stability of the Earth system

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Targets for sustainable development

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Guidelines for international climate negotiations

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Indicators of climate change impacts

Question 28

Which characteristic is a defining feature of climate tipping points?

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Irreversible shifts in the climate system

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Precisely predictable outcomes

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Gradual transitions in climate patterns

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Isolated events within the Earth's climate system

Question 29

Which of the following is considered the primary cause of current climate change?

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Increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

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Changes in the Earth's orbit

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Decreased solar radiation

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 30

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to climate change?

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It traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere

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It reflects sunlight away from the Earth

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It decreases the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere

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It reduces the Earth's albedo

Question 31

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can help mitigate climate change?

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Solar power

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear power

Question 32

What is the primary function of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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To conduct scientific assessments of climate change

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To negotiate international climate agreements

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To provide funding for climate adaptation projects

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To develop advanced climate models

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism in the climate system?

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Melting ice caps expose dark surfaces that absorb more heat

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Increased plant growth absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Warmer temperatures lead to more cloud cover, which reflects sunlight away from Earth

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can release water vapor into the atmosphere

Question 34

Which greenhouse gas primarily drives human-induced climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Water vapor

Question 35

What term refers to the average weather conditions and patterns observed over a long period in a specific location?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Atmosphere

Question 36

What is the overarching aim of the Paris Agreement?

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To keep global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

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To promote the use of renewable energy sources

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To reduce deforestation rates

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To facilitate adaptation to climate change impacts

Question 37

What is the prevailing scientific consensus regarding the primary cause of the observed warming trend in recent decades?

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Human activities

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Natural variability

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Solar radiation

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Ocean currents

Question 38

What is the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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To provide comprehensive scientific assessments on climate change

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To develop and implement climate change policies

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To enforce international climate agreements

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To promote and fund climate change research

Question 39

Which of the following is a primary factor influencing the climate of a region?

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Latitude

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Number of volcanoes

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Population density

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Rock type

Question 40

What is the term used to describe long-term shifts in Earth's climate?

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Climate change

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Global warming

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El Niño-Southern Oscillation

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Weathering

Question 41

What is the name of the international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change and its impacts?

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

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Kyoto Protocol

Question 42

Which of the following actions can individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint?

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Reduce energy consumption

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Burn plastic

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Buy luxury cars

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Eat large quantities of meat

Question 43

What is the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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Provide scientific assessments on climate change

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Monitor greenhouse gas emissions

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Implement climate change adaptation measures

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Negotiate international climate agreements

Question 44

What is the process by which plants harness sunlight to create chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Transpiration

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Fermentation

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Respiration

Question 45

Which of the following is classified as a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Petroleum

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Natural gas