Economic growth and the prosperity of nations depends upon their access to energy. Without an assured supply of energy production is not possible. Fossil fuels have served as sources of energy for decades. However, in recent years some disadvantages associated with the use of fossil fuels has become obvious. Which of the below IS NOT and HAS NOT BEEN one of the drawbacks of using fossil fuels for the production of goods? Group of answer choices Fossil fuels produce less energy than the non-traditional sources of energy and thus are inefficient. Fossil fuels are associated with environmental damage and possibly even global warming. Fossil fuels are finite, and some day they will run out. Economies that possess fossil fuels such as oil and coal can control supply of these and hike up their prices, and thus deny access to these resources to some countries for political purposes.

Economic growth and the prosperity of nations depends upon their access to energy. Without an assured supply of energy production is not possible. Fossil fuels have served as sources of energy for decades. However, in recent years some disadvantages associated with the use of fossil fuels has become obvious. Which of the below IS NOT and HAS NOT BEEN one of the drawbacks of using fossil fuels for the production of goods? Group of answer choices Fossil fuels produce less energy than the non-traditional sources of energy and thus are inefficient. Fossil fuels are associated with environmental damage and possibly even global warming. Fossil fuels are finite, and some day they will run out. Economies that possess fossil fuels such as oil and coal can control supply of these and hike up their prices, and thus deny access to these resources to some countries for political purposes.

Economics For Today

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ISBN:9781337613040

Author:Tucker

Publisher:Tucker

Chapter1: Introducing The Economic Way Of Thinking

Section: Chapter Questions

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