AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
A criticism of corn-based ethanol is that it
A.competes with food production and has low net energy
B.produces radioactive waste
C.releases no greenhouse gases
D.is mined underground
Explanation
Core Concept
Growing, fertilizing, and distilling corn can consume nearly as much energy as the ethanol yields while diverting grain from food.
Correct Answer
Acompetes with food production and has low net energy
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