13. what is a notable economic implication of global dependence on fossil fuels?\n a. stable economic…

13. what is a notable economic implication of global dependence on fossil fuels?\n a. stable economic growth\n b. decreased oil prices\n c. fluctuations in oil prices\n d. increased job opportunities\n\n14. in geothermal power generation, what drives the turbines to produce electricity?\n a. steam\n b. wind energy\n c. solar energy\n d. biomass energy\n\n15. what is a primary characteristic of renewable energy sources?\n a. they are derived from sources that are naturally replenished\n b. they are finite and will eventually run out\n c. they require fossil fuels for their operation\n d. they produce significant air pollutants during generation

13. what is a notable economic implication of global dependence on fossil fuels?\n a. stable economic growth\n b. decreased oil prices\n c. fluctuations in oil prices\n d. increased job opportunities\n\n14. in geothermal power generation, what drives the turbines to produce electricity?\n a. steam\n b. wind energy\n c. solar energy\n d. biomass energy\n\n15. what is a primary characteristic of renewable energy sources?\n a. they are derived from sources that are naturally replenished\n b. they are finite and will eventually run out\n c. they require fossil fuels for their operation\n d. they produce significant air pollutants during generation

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. Global dependence on fossil - fuels leads to fluctuations in oil prices due to factors like geopolitical tensions, supply - demand imbalances. Stable economic growth is not a direct result, oil prices don't generally decrease, and while there may be some jobs, it's not a notable economic implication compared to price fluctuations.
  2. In geothermal power generation, steam is used to drive the turbines to produce electricity. Wind, solar, and biomass energy are different energy sources and not what drives turbines in geothermal power plants.
  3. Renewable energy sources are characterized by being derived from sources that are naturally replenished. They are not finite like fossil - fuels, don't require fossil - fuels for operation, and generally produce fewer air pollutants compared to non - renewable sources.

Answer:

  1. c. Fluctuations in oil prices
  2. a. Steam
  3. a. They are derived from sources that are naturally replenished