Question

which of the following would be the most relevant question for the development of the plan to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources in the united states?
a. what three materials make up the biomass resources?
b. which of the resources listed can be used to replace fossil fuels?
c. what percentage of petroleum did the united states consume in 2015?
d. which resource is the most widely used fossil fuel in the united states?
(there is a pie chart showing the proportions of different energy resources: natural gas 29%, petroleum 36%, coal 16%, nuclear electric power 9%, renewable energy 10%. and a bar chart related to biomass.)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the question

The question is about identifying the most relevant question for a plan to reduce nonrenewable resource use. We need to check which option relates to reducing nonrenewables (by focusing on renewable or alternative resource use/replacement).

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option A: Asks about three materials for biomass resources. Biomass is a renewable resource, so exploring biomass materials is relevant to developing a plan to reduce nonrenewables (by using biomass as an alternative).
• Option B: Asks about resources to replace fossil fuels. While related, it's more general. Option A focuses on biomass (a specific renewable) which is part of the renewable energy breakdown (seen in the pie chart: renewable energy 10%, with biomass sub - categories).
• Option C: Asks about petroleum percentage in 2015. This is about nonrenewable consumption data, not about reducing nonrenewables.
• Option D: Asks about the most widely used fossil fuel. This is about identifying a fossil fuel, not about reducing nonrenewable use.

Answer:

A. What three materials make up the biomass resources?