Which energy source used in Brazil is renewable?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Water stored behind dams
- Step 1: Renewable sources are replenished naturally on human timescales. Step 2. The water cycle refills reservoirs, which drive turbines. Answer: Water stored behind dams. Why not the others: Gas, coal and uranium are finite stocks.
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