Question

marisol is preparing a presentation for her environmental science class on the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy for home use. she wants a balanced presentation. she did an internet search using the phrase \advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.\ these sites were the top results of her search.

1. solar energy, pro or con?

green power and renewable, safe energy are easy with these tools.

1. advantages and disadvantages of solar energy

a personal blog about the challenges of changing the way my family lives...

1. solar power—advantages and disadvantages

the history of the solar power movement and its problems over the last 50 years...

1. discover the pros and cons of solar energy

solar energy has many good points but has disadvantages, too.
which source is most likely to provide a balanced overview of solar energy with a list of strengths and weaknesses?
○ 1. source 1
○ 2. source 2
○ 3. source 3
○ 4. source 4

Explanation:

• Source 1 focuses on tools for green energy, not a balanced overview of pros/cons.
• Source 2 is a personal blog about family - related challenges, not a general balanced overview.
• Source 3 focuses on the history of the solar power movement, not a list of strengths and weaknesses.
• Source 4 states it will cover both good points (strengths) and disadvantages (weaknesses) of solar energy, making it the most likely to provide a balanced overview.

Answer:

1. source 4