environment and ecology

Each type of proposed renewable energy has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, hydropower has the benefit of relatively consistent results; however, it remains controversial due to its impact on aquatic environments.

select one renewable resource to examine its benefits and drawbacks.

• Describe the sources of this renewable resource.
• Explain how this renewable resource is harnessed for energy.
• Considering that it takes energy to make energy, identify the kind of energy needed to make electrical energy from this resource.
• State the average amount of energy this renewable source produces. For example, on average, how much energy does a single wind turbine produce in a year? Or, how much energy does a dam produce in a year? Or, how many wind turbines would be needed to produce the same amount of energy as the average dam?
• Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of the renewable energy resource.

Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 350–400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.