Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 Halaman 205 205

1. a. "As you observe the jagged and woefully insufficient bursts of electricity from solar and wind, keep in mind that some reliable source of energy is required to do the heavy lifting."

Could the following arguments represent Greenpeace’s disagreement? Yes

b. Ocean energy has the potential to contribute in the future.

Could the following arguments represent Greenpeace’s disagreement? Yes

c. With all of these solutions, we can ensure the necessary renewable energy future.

Could the following arguments represent Greenpeace’s disagreement? Yes

d. Clean energy sources can be used to generate electricity, process heat, fuel, and valuable chemicals while minimizing environmental impact.

Could the following arguments represent Greenpeace’s disagreement? No

e. We simply need smart grids to connect everything and effectively "keep the lights on."

Could the following arguments represent Greenpeace’s disagreement? No

2. We as human beings who have minds should be able to protect the earth, and not destroy it.

However, so far we have only exploited natural resources without ever thinking about the consequences and trying to repair the damage.

For example, we have massively exploited non-renewable natural resources, namely oil, natural gas and coal.

3. a. People working on renewable energy technologies typically make enthusiastic claims regarding the potential of their specific technologies.