Question

Jack lives in a small city in the Pacific Northwest, where the temperatures are cool all year and the sky is frequently cloudy and rainy. At his town meeting, the mayor of Jack’s town unveils his plan to change the city’s energy to solar energy. What concern should Jack raise about this plan?
A. Solar energy burns high levels of fossil fuels, which harm the environment.
B. The city’s climate may lower the efficiency of the solar panels.
C. Solar energy is not renewable, so it will deplete natural resources.
D. Geothermal plants will need to be built, which are very expensive.

Answer 1

The answer is B, since it's often rainy and cloudy there wouldn't be much opportunity for solar energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The city’s climate may lower the efficiency of the solar panels.

Explanation:

The solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy. Solar energy is a renewable resource - present in abundant quantity. It does not cause any harm to the environment and not very expensive. For efficient use of solar panels, it should be put up in places which have clear and sunny skies. Thus, in Jack's town, the main concern about the use of solar energy is the climate of the city. The temperature remains cool and sky is usually cloudy. Solar panels would be inefficient to meet the energy demands of the entire town.