Question

which of the following is a true statement? (1 point)
carbon emissions are a localized problem that affect habitats near power plants.
enough infrastructure is already in place for humans to fully switch to clean energy sources.
if humans are able to switch to renewable energy, wildlife populations would recover immediately.
it is not feasible to replace our energy needs with renewable sources overnight.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Carbon emissions are a global problem (e.g., climate change impacts globally), not just localized near power plants. So this is false.
• Second option: Current infrastructure is not sufficient for a full switch to clean energy (e.g., lack of widespread renewable energy storage, distribution networks). So this is false.
• Third option: Wildlife populations would take time to recover (ecosystems have complex dynamics, recovery isn't immediate) even with renewable energy switch. So this is false.
• Fourth option: Replacing energy needs with renewables overnight is not feasible due to infrastructure, technology, and economic challenges. This is true.

Answer:

D. It is not feasible to replace our energy needs with renewable sources overnight. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D in order as presented. If the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly. Here the last option is the correct one.)