Question

Which of the following is not a good source of energy?
A. High abundance of the resource
B. High efficiency of the fuel
C. High cost
D. Causes less pollution

Answer 1

Hint – We will first properly read all the options and then we will define a good source of energy. After that we will write the properties or characteristics of a good source of energy, which will give us the answer.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Now, a good source of energy is that energy which is easily available, cheap and does not produce any pollution.

A good source of energy should have the following properties or characteristics:

1. Amount of Work – It should do a large amount of work per unit mass or volume, it means that the output energy must be more than the input energy.
2. Accessibility – It should be easily accessible. The energy source should be able to provide energy over a long period of time
3. Storage and Transportation – It should be easy to store and transport.
4. Safe and convenient to use – Energy sources should be safe as it is used by a large number of people and should be convenient.
5. Good production – The energy source should be abundantly available so that it may remain available to fulfill the needs of the future generation.
6. Cost – Energy source should be of low cost, i.e., cheap, so that whoever feels its need can afford it.
7. Renewability – Energy sources should be renewable so that it can be replenished in nature after once used.
8. Pollution free – A good source of energy should not cause any pollution and should be kind to the environment, i.e., it must be eco friendly.

So, option C is the right answer.
As we can see in the characteristics of a good source of energy that it should not have a high cost.

Note – The energy we use to power everything from our houses to schools and workplaces comes from a variety of different sources which are called energy sources. These types of questions are very simple and easy but one must remember all the properties of a good source of energy.