Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.
(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and
they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must
find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our
energy crisis.
(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the
potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells,
scientists have learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and
clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective
way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis.
Which statement introduces a new counterclaim to the author's position?
A. Batteries are being developed to harness the sun's power for use at a later time.
B. The production of solar energy is relatively quiet, reducing noise pollution
C. Solar panels can be placed in remote areas, which is more cost effective than installing high-voltage wires.
D. The use of solar energy is especially limited in areas that do not get regular sunlight