Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 22

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources. (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras. (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available. (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources. (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. On what basis does the writer classify energy sources?

• A) amount of the supply
• B) cost of use
• C) intensity of power generated

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Definitions:

Industrial Policy

Government strategies aimed at improving the competitive position and capabilities of domestic industries and firms.

Taxes, Subsidies, and Regulations

These are tools used by governments to influence economic activity. Taxes are levies on income or purchases, subsidies provide financial support, and regulations set rules for how businesses can operate.

Specific Industries

Specific Industries are distinct sectors of the economy that produce or handle similar types of goods and services, such as the automotive or technology industries.

Displaced Workers

Individuals who have been laid off from their jobs because their positions have been eliminated, usually due to economic changes, technological advancements, or business restructuring.