What is a positive consequence of increased energy use?

Question

Select one:
a. More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
b. Increasing global climate change
c. Energy resources being used up
d. Communication devices that run on electricity***

I think d. because that is the only positive seeming one on the list. I don't understand what 'communication devices' means. I can't seem to find it in my lesson.

Answer 1

I also don't understand how it is linked to using more energy.

Answer 2

Communication devices?
What is your computer?
What is email?
What is your cell phone?
What is texting?

Answer 3

Okay, but how does it have to do with increased energy use?

Answer 4

Also, d. was correct.

Answer 5

Do computers run on electricity?
Do modems and routers run on electricity?
Are cell phones, etc., charged by means of electricity?

Aren’t all these (and undoubtedly others) examples of “increased energy use”?
Ask yourself: increased beyond what?

Answer 6

Yes, that is true Writeacher, but I guess what is confusing me is how the question is worded. Increased energy use doesn't LEAD to using communication devices. It goes the other way around. That's what I meant.

But of course you, nor anyone else, can not read my mind and what i'm stuck on, sorry. Thanks anyway.

Answer 7

I see. The problem is in the wording of the question, I think, which doesn't seem to match the answer that is said to be correct.

The only thing I can think of to call D the correct answer is that "communication devices … " are considered extra (beyond what's needed in a home). Basic uses of electricity in a home or business are what? Lighting, heating, cooling … what else? So computers, cell phones, etc., are considered "increased"? That is, extra, beyond what is basically needed?

Answer 8

Hmm... I guess it is an extra thing. Thank you.