Text 1: Environmental scientist Dr. Lisa Yang supports nuclear energy. "Nuclear power generates electricity without carbon emissions," Yang argues. "Climate crisis demands all low-carbon options. Nuclear provides reliable baseload power renewables struggle to match."
Text 2: Renewable energy advocate Dr. James Wong questions nuclear viability. "Nuclear construction takes decades and costs billions," Wong notes. "Meanwhile, solar and wind costs plummet. We should invest in proven, scalable solutions rather than nuclear's expensive, slow path."
How would Wong most likely characterize Yang's support for nuclear power?
As harmful to the environment
As theoretically correct but practically inefficient
As motivated by financial interests in nuclear industry
As unaware that climate change is occurring
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Wong doesn't dispute nuclear's carbon-free nature (theoretical merit) but emphasizes construction time and cost (practical inefficiency). He prefers alternatives that deploy faster and cheaper.
- Evidence: Wong: "decades," "billions," vs. "plummeting" renewable costs.
- Reasoning: The objection is practical, not theoretical.
- Conclusion: Wong sees Yang as correct in principle but wrong on implementation.
Choice A is incorrect because Wong focuses on economics, not environmental harm. Choice C is incorrect because Wong doesn't allege corruption. Choice D is incorrect because both acknowledge climate crisis.