Question detail
What is a potential disadvantage of prioritizing economic factors in energy-resource decisions?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. Increased energy efficiency
- B. Higher initial costs for renewable resources
- C. Reduced environmental impact
- D. Greater public support for energy projects
Answer
Higher initial costs for renewable resources
Explanation
The correct option is "Higher initial costs for renewable resources". Higher initial costs for renewable resources is right because it directly matches Environmental issues and energy decisions: Discuss economic factors that affect energy-resource decisions.. The other options are less suitable because they change the required Physics relationship, confuse the relevant energy store or use a distractor that does not answer the question.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Economic Factors
Students often confuse economic factors with environmental factors when discussing energy-resource decisions.
Focus on how costs, availability, and market demand influence the choice of energy resources, separate from environmental impacts.
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