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Which energy resource is predicted to be the least costly per kilowatt hour in 2016?
 
  a. geothermal
  b. natural gas
  c. solar
  d. nuclear
  e. wind

Question 2

Which of these best describes the Faustian bargain when discussing natural gas?
 
  a. Although natural gas is cheaper and cleaner than other energy sources, it is extremely explosive and there are serious concerns about pollution.
  b. Natural gas is cheaper than oil but has more environmental side effects.
 c. Natural gas is a hydrocarbon that releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned.
  d. Texas produces roughly 30 percent of the nation's total natural gas used, but most of Texas's natural gas is used in other states.
  e. Natural gas is dirtier and more expensive than sources of renewable energy.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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