Question

which is not a reason we need alternative energy sources? the price of current resources is high. oil and natural gas are not renewable forms of energy. corn, soybean and rapeseed biofuel farming competes with food - related agriculture. hydroelectric plants, wind farms, and solar farms impact animal life. plant biofuel production introduces nitrate contamination to waterways.

Explanation:

Reasons for needing alternative energy include high cost of current resources (A) and non-renewability of fossil fuels (B). Options C, D, E describe drawbacks of specific alternative energy sources, not reasons to need alternatives.

Answer:

C. Corn, soybean and rapeseed biofuel farming competes with food-related agriculture., D. Hydroelectric plants, wind farms, and solar farms impact animal life., E. Plant biofuel production introduces nitrate contamination to waterways.