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Question 7 of 16 in Renewable energy resources

Renewable energy resources

1 mark · Easy

State one disadvantage of burning wood as a fuel.

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produces pollution

Also accept: produces pollution; releases greenhouse gases; contributes to air pollution; emits carbon dioxide

Common mistakes: wood cannot be replaced; wood is expensive

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B1 · 1 mark · Any clear disadvantage of burning wood (e.g., produces pollution, releases greenhouse gases, contributes to air pollution).

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Burning wood produces pollution.

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