Part A

Question

How does the author of “Solar Power for Public Buildings” conclude that converting all public buildings to solar power will boost California’s economy?

Responses

by proving that using solar power for energy is cleaner than using natural gas and oil
by proving that using solar power for energy is cleaner than using natural gas and oil

by describing different branches of science that promote increasing the use of solar power
by describing different branches of science that promote increasing the use of solar power

by claiming that the conversion to solar power will improve the quality of life for citizens
by claiming that the conversion to solar power will improve the quality of life for citizens

by listing jobs created by solar and explaining how workers with earnings to spend help businesses
by listing jobs created by solar and explaining how workers with earnings to spend help businesses
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

“For example, solar energy is championed by scientists. More than a dozen professors, engineers, and academics participated in the study cited above. They stated that the ‘main goal’ of American solar policy should be ‘a massive scale-up of solar generation...’"
“For example, solar energy is championed by scientists. More than a dozen professors, engineers, and academics participated in the study cited above. They stated that the ‘main goal’ of American solar policy should be ‘a massive scale-up of solar generation...’"

“Power blackouts will be less common. Spikes in electricity prices will disappear. There won’t be as many noisy power plants. Fewer ugly oil rigs will dot the landscape. And Californians will be proud that their state is leading the way in protecting the planet.”
“Power blackouts will be less common. Spikes in electricity prices will disappear. There won’t be as many noisy power plants. Fewer ugly oil rigs will dot the landscape. And Californians will be proud that their state is leading the way in protecting the planet.”

“Solar panels do not give off harmful gases. They do not produce toxic chemicals. So pollution levels will drop. Big cities will have less smog. There will be fewer health problems from breathing dirty air. Rivers and streams will also be less contaminated. Drinking water will be cleaner. Wildlife will flourish.”
“Solar panels do not give off harmful gases. They do not produce toxic chemicals. So pollution levels will drop. Big cities will have less smog. There will be fewer health problems from breathing dirty air. Rivers and streams will also be less contaminated. Drinking water will be cleaner. Wildlife will flourish.”

“Workers will have to build solar panels. Truck drivers will have to deliver them. Some technicians will have to install them. Others will have to maintain them. All of these people will earn good wages. And as they spend those wages, they’ll support other businesses. That will create a positive economic ripple effect.”

Answer 1

Part A

The author of “Solar Power for Public Buildings” concludes that converting all public buildings to solar power will boost California’s economy:

by listing jobs created by solar and explaining how workers with earnings to spend help businesses.

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Part B

The evidence from the text that best supports the answer to Part A is:

“Workers will have to build solar panels. Truck drivers will have to deliver them. Some technicians will have to install them. Others will have to maintain them. All of these people will earn good wages. And as they spend those wages, they’ll support other businesses. That will create a positive economic ripple effect.”