Question

jerome will be writing a paper about the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars. he creates this chart.

advantages

• energy efficient
• environmentally friendly
• reduced dependence on oil
• quiet, smooth operation
• less required maintenance

disadvantages

• shorter driving range before battery needs to be recharged
• recharging the battery can take as long as eight hours
• heavy battery packs that take up space

which fact could be used to complete the chart?
o battery packs are expensive to replace
o electric vehicles are propelled by electric motors
o the future of electric vehicles is unknown.
o electric cars were popular in the 1970s and 1980s

Explanation:

The chart is listing disadvantages of electric cars. Battery - pack replacement cost is a common drawback. The other options either state a neutral fact (how they are propelled), an uncertain statement (future is unknown), or a historical fact (popularity in past decades).

Answer:

Battery packs are expensive to replace