Question

you are doing a research paper on replacing coal, oil, and natural gas furnaces with solar power in people’s homes. which resource would be the most relevant source of information for the paper? (a) a brochure from a company that sells and installs solar power panels and generators (b) an article about recent solar power innovations in popular mechanics (c) an editorial written by the head of an oil company (d) a commentary given by the host of a political radio talk show

Explanation:

• Option A: A company brochure is likely promotional, not objective or comprehensive for research.
• Option B: An article in Popular Mechanics about solar power innovations is relevant as it provides technical and recent info on solar power, useful for replacing fossil fuel furnaces.
• Option C: An oil company head's editorial may be biased against solar power.
• Option D: A political talk show commentary is likely opinion - based and not a reliable source for technical research.

Answer:

B. an article about recent solar power innovations in Popular Mechanics