AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt
A country builds a dam, a wind farm, and a coal plant. Which provides baseload power that never varies?
A.The coal plant
B.The wind farm
C.The dam in a dry season
D.None can run steadily
Explanation
Core Concept
Coal runs continuously at constant output — baseload. Wind is variable, and reservoir hydro is dispatchable but season-limited.
Correct Answer
AThe coal plant
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