As World Coal Prices Rise Due to Increasing Scarcity and Coal-Based

question 166

Multiple Choice

As world coal prices rise due to increasing scarcity and coal-based energy costs rise, the demand for wind energy will:

• A) increase.
• B) decrease.
• C) remain the same.
• D) change in random patterns.

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