A village decides to switch from burning coal for electricity to using wind turbines and solar panels. What…

A village decides to switch from burning coal for electricity to using wind turbines and solar panels. What is the main scientific advantage of this non-conventional energy switch?
  1. Non-conventional sources will run out faster than coal.
  2. Non-conventional sources produce large amounts of smoke and ash.
  3. Non-conventional sources are inexhaustible and do not cause environmental pollution.
  4. Non-conventional sources require no technology to harness.

Solution

Wind and solar energy are non-conventional energy sources that are infinite in supply and cause minimal environmental pollution compared to conventional fossil fuels like coal.

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