Question

according to a 2019 u.s. energy information administration report, worldwide energy use will grow nearly 50% by 2050. the projected increase includes nonrenewable and renewable energy resources.
is renewable energy use expected to grow more in the economically developed or developing nations of the world, and why?
choose 1 answer:
a developing; alternatives such as passive solar and biofuel are expensive so cost would limit their use in these regions.
b developing; low cost renewables like passive solar and biomass are expected to support the growing infrastructure in these regions.
c developed; expensive alternatives such as solar and biofuel are expected to be limited to only the wealthiest countries.
d developed; low cost renewables like solar and biomass are expected to support the growing infrastructure in these regions.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Claims renewables are expensive for developing nations, but this contradicts the idea of growth; eliminate.
• Option B: States developing nations will see more growth because low - cost renewables (passive solar, biomass) can support their growing infrastructure. This makes sense as developing nations are building infrastructure and low - cost renewables are feasible.
• Option C: Says expensive renewables are limited to wealthy (developed) nations, but the question is about growth of renewable use. Also, if they are expensive, growth might be limited; eliminate.
• Option D: Claims developed nations will use low - cost renewables for growing infrastructure, but developed nations' infrastructure is more established, and developing nations have more infrastructure growth needs; eliminate.

Answer:

B. Developing; low cost renewables like passive solar and biomass are expected to support the growing infrastructure in these regions.