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Set 1: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly popular. They offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, which are finite and contribute to climate change. Text 2 While renewable energy is cleaner, it faces reliability issues. Solar panels only work when the sun shines, and wind turbines need wind. Therefore, energy storage technology is crucial for their widespread adoption.

Based on the texts, what challenge to renewable energy adoption does Text 2 introduce that is not mentioned in Text 1?

A. The intermittent nature of the energy source requiring storage solutions.✓ Correct
B. The high cost of solar panels.
C. The environmental damage caused by wind turbines.
D. The fact that fossil fuels are finite.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Pro-renewable (Sustainable). Text 2: Challenge (Reliability/Intermittent -> Needs storage).

Key Evidence:

• "reliability issues"

• "only work when"

• "storage technology is crucial"

Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (Not mentioned.), D (In Text 1.).

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