Question

Use the sample student argument against adopting wind power as an alternative energy source to answer the question. According to the Department of Energy, wind farms take up a huge amount of land. These farms are typically in very remote locations and are difficult to connect to power grids where they can supply energy to urban areas, where it is needed the most. Building wind farms closer to cities usually isn't practical because the wind is not strong enough to power the turbines. These rural areas also tend to have large concentrations of wildlife, and interactions with turbines can hurt many types of animals, especially birds and bats. Which statement represents a concession that the writer should make to point out a limitation in their evidence? Select the correct answer. (1 point) Responses The Department of Energy agrees that wind energy offers many advantages and has much potential, even if there are problems to solve first. The Department of Energy agrees that wind energy offers many advantages and has much potential, even if there are problems to solve first. Wind energy helps to avoid the production of 329 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year, the amount produced by more than 71 million automobiles. Wind energy helps to avoid the production of 329 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year, the amount produced by more than 71 million automobiles. It has been shown that painting the blades of turbines in dark colors can make them more visible and less likely to be involved in harmful interactions with wildlife. It has been shown that painting the blades of turbines in dark colors can make them more visible and less likely to be involved in harmful interactions with wildlife. Turbines create huge amounts of noise, and since they are so large and tall, they break up the landscape and are considered by some people to be unsightly.

Answer 1

The statement that represents a concession the writer should make to point out a limitation in their evidence is:

"It has been shown that painting the blades of turbines in dark colors can make them more visible and less likely to be involved in harmful interactions with wildlife."

This statement acknowledges that there are potential solutions to the issues raised regarding wildlife interactions, which offers a counterpoint to the writer's argument against wind power.