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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Renewable Resources

Question 3 • DRHS GA-GSE Environmental Science

Read the article Watering Livestock with Renewable Energy.Why does it make sense for ranchers to use renewable energy to pump water?Animals do not need water during the summer.In most of the United States, there is not enough wind to run pumping systems.Solar energy is strongest in the winter, when water is needed for animals and crops.Wind and solar energy help save money and reduce air pollution.

Answer
A
Animals do not need water during the summer.
B
In most of the United States, there is not enough wind to run pumping systems.
C
Solar energy is strongest in the winter, when water is needed for animals and crops.
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Wind and solar energy help save money and reduce air pollution.

Explanation

Renewable energy can power pumps without relying on fuel that must be purchased, helping ranchers save money. Wind and solar power also produce less air pollution than many conventional energy sources. Therefore, the best answer is “Wind and solar energy help save money and reduce air pollution.”

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