GB4 U4 Test

Solar energy is very clean, ___ very little waste.

• generating

• generates

Much of our energy is produced by fossil fuels, ___ in problems such as global warming and decreases in natural resources.

• resulting

• results

The new hydroelectric plant will begin operating next month, ___ electricity to local communities.

• thus providing

• by providing

The administration is committed to exploring sustainable energy sources, ___ that more research will be funded.

• ensuring

• thereby ensures

The presentation on the cost of recycling was very technical, ___ confusion among his audience.

• by causing

• thus causing

The government offered tax incentives to environmentally conscious homeowners, ___ sales of solar panels.

• in stimulating

• stimulating

The nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, ___ to the release of dangerous levels of radioactivity.

• leading

• by leading

By consuming less energy, we can contribute to a healthier environment.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Providing a clean source of energy, the college students were in favor of wind power.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

By supporting the construction of a wind farm off the coast, the politician made himself unpopular with local wildlife groups.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT