Which of the following statements is true?

Question

Natural gas is a renewable source of energy.
Hydropower uses the energy of the Sun to generate electricity.
Wind and water are fossil fuels.
Hydropower is the most-commonly used renewable energy source in the United States.

Answer 1

The true statement among the options provided is:

Hydropower is the most-commonly used renewable energy source in the United States.

Here's a brief explanation for the other statements:

1. Natural gas is a renewable source of energy. - This statement is false. Natural gas is a fossil fuel and is not renewable.

2. Hydropower uses the energy of the Sun to generate electricity. - This statement is misleading. While hydropower does ultimately rely on the water cycle, which is driven by the Sun, it's not accurate to say it directly uses solar energy to generate electricity.

3. Wind and water are fossil fuels. - This statement is false. Wind and water are not fossil fuels; they are renewable energy sources.