Funding for alternative energy search often changes with the cost of fossil fuels. It is also influenced by investments in stopping pollution and conserving natural resources. For example, an energy crisis in the 1970s led to more funding for oil alternatives.
Without funding, it is difficult for science to progress. Society is largely responsible for how funding is spent. Members of society can choose whether or not to support government funding for certain research.
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Its the sample response. You're so close to the end of the school year good job! :D
EDIT: I realized this is for the question:
"Read the article titled Science and Society. Explain how society plays a role in how science is funded."
Not the one in the original question but hopefully it still helps.
