Question

Question 1
Refer to the U.S. Department of Energy's "Guide to Renewable Energy."

Part A

Which inference can be made from the text?


Most renewable energy systems are all the same.

Renewable energy is the best way to fight climate change.

Renewable energy systems are for private homes only.

Making your home energy efficient is good for your finances.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?


"Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home."

"Wind turbines use the motion of the wind to turn a shaft attached to a generator, which makes electricity."

"Homeowners can save money by making their homes as energy-efficient as possible."

"Solar energy can generate all or some of a home’s electricity needs…."

Answer 1

Answer:

Renewable energy is the best way to fight climate change.

Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home."

Explanation:

According to the U.S. Department of Energy's "Guide to Renewable Energy.", the inference that can be made from the text is that renewable energy is the best way to fight climate change.

The sentence that supports this answer is Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home."

Answer 2

Answer:

PART A: Making your home energy efficient is good for your finances.

PART B: "Homeowners can save money by making their homes as energy-efficient as possible."

Explanation:

5.18 Unit Test: Just the Facts - Part 1