The United States Government Heavily Subsidizes Ethanol Production from Corn

question 2

Multiple Choice

The United States government heavily subsidizes ethanol production from corn because ____.

• A) farmers demand it
• B) of a very low net energy yield
• C) of lower carbon dioxide emissions
• D) of higher gas mileage
• E) there is too much corn in the U.S.

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