Question

Many communities search for new ways to provide energy for their citizens.



Which energy-generating technologies are described in the chart? Add a label for each.

Response area with 6 blank spaces
,begin bold,​Energy-Generating Technology ,end bold,

,begin bold, Cost Analysis ,end bold,

,begin bold,Environmental Impact,end bold,

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Start up costs moderately high, operating costs low

Renewable energy source, requires open space

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Start-up costs moderate; overall operating and fuel costs comparatively low

Fuel nonrenewable; contributes to greenhouse gas levels

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Start-up cost low; fuel/operating costs comparatively low

Fuel nonrenewable; efficient use of fuel reduces greenhouse impact

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High start-up costs; zero fuel cost

Renewable, no effect on greenhouse gases; may disrupt lithosphere

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Moderately high start-up costs; zero fuel cost; needs a back-up system

Renewable energy source, no greenhouse gases; noisy; impacts bird populations

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Very high start-up costs, minimal fuel cost

Renewable energy source, alters land use and natural habitats


Answer options with 6 options.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Based on the information provided, here are the energy-generating technologies that the chart describes, along with the associated labels:

1. **Solar Energy**
- Start up costs moderately high, operating costs low
- Renewable energy source, requires open space

2. **Natural Gas**
- Start-up costs moderate; overall operating and fuel costs comparatively low
- Fuel nonrenewable; contributes to greenhouse gas levels

3. **Coal**
- Start-up cost low; fuel/operating costs comparatively low
- Fuel nonrenewable; efficient use of fuel reduces greenhouse impact

4. **Geothermal Energy**
- High start-up costs; zero fuel cost
- Renewable, no effect on greenhouse gases; may disrupt lithosphere

5. **Wind Energy**
- Moderately high start-up costs; zero fuel cost; needs a back-up system
- Renewable energy source, no greenhouse gases; noisy; impacts bird populations

6. **Hydropower**
- Very high start-up costs, minimal fuel cost
- Renewable energy source, alters land use and natural habitats

Feel free to fill in the blank spaces with the corresponding technologies and their labels as described above.