Question

1. what is a benefit of energy conservation?

a. reduced energy use and preserved resources
b. increased reliance on fossil fuels
c. higher emissions from daily activities
d. ignoring all energy - saving measures

Explanation:

To determine the benefit of energy conservation, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Energy conservation aims to reduce energy use, which helps preserve natural resources (like fossil fuels, water used in energy production, etc.). This is a direct benefit of energy conservation.
• Option b: Energy conservation typically reduces reliance on fossil fuels (as we use less energy, we need less of these finite resources), so "increased reliance" is the opposite of what conservation achieves.
• Option c: Energy conservation usually leads to lower emissions (since less energy production, especially from fossil fuels, means fewer pollutants released). "Higher emissions" is not a benefit.
• Option d: Ignoring energy - saving measures is the opposite of energy conservation and would not be a benefit.

Answer:

a. Reduced energy use and preserved resources