Question

this is a draft of a report. it may contain errors.
wind farming: whats the debate?
(1) there has been a lot of recent debate over fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gases, and climate change. (2) wind energy is one source of energy
that gets far less news coverage than the \big three\ (oil, coal, and natural gas). (3) nevertheless, it is a viable resource that should be considered.
(4) according to 1998 statistics provided by the u.s. geological survey, wind energy accounted for less than one - half of one percent of total energy
consumption in the united states. (5) by comparison, oil, coal, and natural gas accounted for 40 percent, 23 percent, and 23 percent, respectively. (6) but
the u.s. department of energy estimates that by 2020 wind energy will surpass total energy consumption in the united states today. (7) so by 2020, that
little one - half of one percent will be the equivalent of all the energy consumed in 1998.
(8) what is wind farming? (9) it is the process of turning the force of the wind into electrical energy. (10) a wind farm is a collection of wind towers that are
hundreds of feet tall. (11) each tower has blades that are spun by the wind, turning a turbine and generating electricity. (12) the towers are spread in a
pattern designed to take the best advantage of the available wind. (13) not too close together. (14) not too far apart. (15) contrary to some commonly
select the correct answer.
which research question most likely contributed to the authors development of the sixth paragraph (sentences 26 - 32)?
a. where are the various locations one can plant wind farms?
b. who designs wind farms and why?
c. how do ocean wind farms affect tourism in their areas?
d. why did the state of delaware debate whether to build a wind farm off its resort coastline or develop a new fossil - fuel power plant?

Explanation:

The sixth paragraph (sentences 26 - 32) discusses the design of wind towers (e.g., height, blade - spinning by wind, electricity generation) and their layout (not too close or too far apart). This is about the design aspect of wind farms.

Answer:

B. Who designs wind farms and why?