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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #40230 Solar
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Read the text from an online article about renewable energy sources. Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
In recent years, solar power has emerged as a leading renewable energy source, offering a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Its appeal lies in its ability to generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases during operation. Furthermore, advancements in photovoltaic technology have significantly reduced the cost of solar panels, making solar energy more accessible to households and businesses alike. Despite its benefits, solar power's reliance on sunlight means its output can be variable, affected by weather conditions and the time of day. This has led to increased interest in energy storage solutions to ensure a steady supply of power.

What is identified as a major challenge facing solar power?

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Option 3: "The variability of energy output due to weather conditions"

Explanation: The text explicitly identifies the variability of solar power output as a challenge, stating that it is affected by weather conditions and the time of day, which directly addresses the question.

Option 1: "The high cost of installing solar panels"

Explanation: The text states that advancements in photovoltaic technology have significantly reduced the cost of solar panels, indicating that cost is not a major challenge for solar power.

Option 2: "The difficulty in finding suitable locations for solar farms"

Explanation: The text does not mention any challenges related to finding suitable locations for solar farms, making this option unsupported by the information provided.

Option 4: "The competition with fossil fuel industries"

Explanation: While the text discusses solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels, it does not mention competition with fossil fuel industries as a challenge, thus making this option irrelevant.

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