Question

Which of the following actions would be most effective in reducing the negative impact of non-renewable resources on the environment?

Options

• Switching all industrial processes to coal and oil for more reliable energy production.

• Encouraging consumers to use more solar-powered appliances in their homes.

• Increasing mining activities to ensure a steady supply of non-renewable resources.

• Developing more efficient ways to use fossil fuels in automobiles.

Answer 1

Encouraging consumers to use more solar-powered appliances in their homes.

Explanation:

Switching to solar-powered appliances reduces the overall demand for electricity generated by nonrenewable fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions. While increasing automotive efficiency (D) is beneficial, shifting entirely to a clean, renewable energy source such as solar power gives a significantly more significant and long-term reduction in long-term environmental degradation.