Question

this is a draft of a report. it may contain errors
wind farming: what’s the debate?
(1) there has been a lot of recent debate over fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gases, and climate change. (2) wind energy is one source of energy that gets far less news coverage than the “big three” (oil, coal, and natural gas). (3) nevertheless, it is a viable resource that should be considered.
(4) according to 1998 statistics provided by the u.s. geological survey, wind energy accounted for less than one - half of one percent of total energy consumption in the united states.
(5) by comparison, oil, coal, and natural gas accounted for 40 percent, 20 percent, and 23 percent, respectively. (6) but the u.s. department of energy estimates that by 2020 wind energy will surpass total energy consumption in the united states today. (7) so by 2020, that little one - half of one percent will be the equivalent of all the energy consumed in 1998.
(8) what is wind farming? (9) it is the process of turning the force of the wind into electrical energy. (10) a wind farm is a collection of wind towers that are hundreds of feet tall. (11)
each tower has blades that are spun by the wind, turning a turbine and generating electricity. (12) the towers are spaced in a pattern designed to take the best advantage of the available wind. (13) not too close together. (14) not too far apart. (15) contrary to some commonly held beliefs, the resulting array of towers can be quite majestic.
(16) when you think of farms, you naturally think of wide - open spaces with lots of flat, fertile land. (17) the fact is, though, that wind farms can be “cultivated” on flat land, on mountain ridges in valleys and even in the ocean. (18) there is much debate on where wind farms should be developed. (19) most of these debates focus on how wind farms affect the land and wildlife.
which research question most likely contributed to the author’s development of the fifth paragraph (sentences 20–25)?
a. what has gail kinney hill written about wind farms in the oregonian newspaper, and how have these affected support for these facilities?
b. how many golden eagles have died due to wind farms in the last year?
c. why do some people dislike wind farms?
d. do wind farms in some locations have a negative effect on bird species?

Explanation:

The fifth paragraph (sentences 20-25, referenced in the question) focuses on debates about where wind farms should be developed, specifically their impact on land and wildlife. Option C directly addresses the core of debates around public/wider dissatisfaction with wind farms, which aligns with the focus on concerns about their placement and effects. Option A is tied to a specific author and newspaper, which is not indicated. Option B is too narrow (only golden eagles in one year) while the paragraph covers broader wildlife/land impacts. Option D is limited to bird species, but the paragraph includes land impacts as well.

Answer:

C. Why do some people dislike wind farms?