a strip of land along the beaufort sea in the arctic national wildlife refuge (anwr) is known as the \1002 area.\ according to some experts, drilling in 1002 area could yield billions of barrels of oil. advocates for drilling maintain that these oil supplies could play a vital role in stimulating the nation’s economy and reducing dependence on foreign oil.

area 1002 also is home to many species of wildlife, including a large herd of caribou. the culture of the gwichin indian people is closely linked to this herd. some studies suggest that oil development in this area would pose a substantial threat to the caribou and other species. many people feel that the environmental and cultural costs of drilling in area 1002 would outweigh the benefits.

in the battle over area 1002 continues to rage. americans weigh short - term needs against long - term goals. even the resources of 1002 area would not satisfy the nation’s oil addiction for long. there is broad consensus that alternative energy sources are the hope of the future. for this reason, many of the nation’s leaders are holding the line at anwr.

which sentence from the passage most clearly reveals the author’s bias?

○ 1. the culture of the gwichin indian people is closely linked to this herd.
○ 2. even the resources of 1002 area would not satisfy the nation’s oil addiction for long.
○ 3. there is broad consensus that alternative energy sources are the hope of the future.
○ 4. for this reason, many of the nation’s leaders are holding the line at anwr.

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a strip of land along the beaufort sea in the arctic national wildlife refuge (anwr) is known as the \1002 area.\ according to some experts, drilling in 1002 area could yield billions of barrels of oil. advocates for drilling maintain that these oil supplies could play a vital role in stimulating the nation’s economy and reducing dependence on foreign oil.

area 1002 also is home to many species of wildlife, including a large herd of caribou. the culture of the gwichin indian people is closely linked to this herd. some studies suggest that oil development in this area would pose a substantial threat to the caribou and other species. many people feel that the environmental and cultural costs of drilling in area 1002 would outweigh the benefits.

in the battle over area 1002 continues to rage. americans weigh short - term needs against long - term goals. even the resources of 1002 area would not satisfy the nation’s oil addiction for long. there is broad consensus that alternative energy sources are the hope of the future. for this reason, many of the nation’s leaders are holding the line at anwr.

which sentence from the passage most clearly reveals the author’s bias?

○ 1. the culture of the gwichin indian people is closely linked to this herd.
○ 2. even the resources of 1002 area would not satisfy the nation’s oil addiction for long.
○ 3. there is broad consensus that alternative energy sources are the hope of the future.
○ 4. for this reason, many of the nation’s leaders are holding the line at anwr.

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# Brief Explanations:
To determine the author's bias, we analyze each option:
- Option 1: States a factual connection between the Gwich'in culture and the caribou herd, no bias shown.
- Option 2: Presents a claim about the oil resources' limited long - term utility, which is a statement that can be seen as a biased view against drilling (as it downplays the potential benefits of the oil from 1002 Area). It shows the author's inclination towards the idea that drilling in 1002 Area is not a good long - term solution.
- Option 3: States a widely held view about alternative energy sources, more of a general consensus than a biased statement.
- Option 4: Describes the action of leaders, not a clear - cut biased statement.

# Answer:
2. Even the resources of 1002 Area would not satisfy the nation's oil addiction for long.

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