Question

coastal city experiences strong, consistent winds and limited access to fossil fuels. predict which energy resource would provide the highest sustainability potential and justify the claim.
a. coal, because it provides the most energy per gram
b. wind energy, because it is renewable, locally abundant, and produces no emissions
c. nuclear energy, because uranium-235 replenishes quickly
d. natural gas, because it is renewable and weather-independent

Explanation:

The city has strong, consistent winds and limited fossil fuel access. Coal and natural gas are fossil fuels, which are non-renewable and do not fit the limited fossil fuel context; uranium-235 is non-renewable and does not replenish quickly. Wind energy is renewable, uses the local abundant wind resource, and has no emissions, making it the most sustainable option.

Answer:

B. Wind energy, because it is renewable, locally abundant, and produces no emissions