Question

select the correct terms to complete the statement:
society regulates the efficiency of light bulbs to ______ energy use,
because many sources of electrical energy have _______ related to the
environment.

○ minimize, cost

○ maximize, cost

○ minimize, benefits

○ maximize, benefits

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. For the first blank: Regulating light bulb efficiency aims to reduce energy waste, so "minimize" energy use (not "maximize" as that would increase waste).
2. For the second blank: Electrical energy sources (like fossil fuels) often have environmental costs (not "benefits" as benefits would not need regulation, and "cost" here refers to negative impacts like pollution). The option "minimize, cost" fits: society regulates bulb efficiency to minimize energy use because many electrical energy sources have environmental costs.

Answer:

A. minimize, cost