As City X Grew, a New Source of Energy Was

question 73

Multiple Choice

As City X grew, a new source of energy was needed to power the increasing number of factories and homes. A wind farm was built and companies were given subsidies to use solar power. Which of the following concepts includes the logic behind developing wind and solar power rather than using oil or coal?

• A) modern urban expansion
• B) resource conservation
• C) sustainable development
• D) environmental conservation

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