Asked by rizwan saeed on Sep 23, 2024

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Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. On what basis does the writer classify energy sources?

A) amount of the supply
B) cost of use
C) intensity of power generated

Amount of Supply

The total quantity of a particular good or service available for purchase at any given time.

Nonrenewable Sources

Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Renewable Sources

Energy sources that are replenished naturally and sustainably, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

  • Become versed in the essential principles of classification and categorization.
  • Understand the categorization of energy sources into renewable and non-renewable types.
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CraZy MoodZ3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The writer classifies energy sources based on whether they are in finite supply (nonrenewable) or continuously regenerate (renewable), which relates to the amount of the supply.