Question

1. a student is writing a report to argue that renewable energy (like wind) should replace fossil fuels. which statement best supports this argument?

a) fossil fuels are much cheaper to use right now than renewable energy sources.
b) earth’s fossil fuel supplies are limited and will run out one day.
c) renewable energy is not yet reliable enough to eliminate all fossil fuel use.
d) many people work in the fossil fuel industry.

Explanation:

To support the argument that renewable energy should replace fossil fuels, we need a reason why fossil fuels are not sustainable. Option b states that Earth’s fossil fuel supplies are limited and will run out one day, which creates a need for renewable energy as a replacement. Option a compares costs (not a strong sustainability - based reason), option c weakens the argument by saying renewables aren't reliable enough, and option d is about jobs in the fossil fuel industry (not a reason for replacement).

Answer:

b) Earth’s fossil fuel supplies are limited and will run out one day.