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Question:
Substitution comes from the word substitute which means using one thing instead of another thing.
For example:
Carob is a fruit which tastes a lot like chocolate. The substitution of carob in place of chocolate reduces the calories in cookies.
an addition to something
something you use instead of another thing
a replacement for something or somebody
an alternative choice
Which answers below are closest in meaning to substitution? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Response:
work instead of something else.
be similar to what they are replacing.
make something work better.
make sure something stays the same.
Which answers below best complete this sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers. Substitutes can...
Read this paragraph and answer the question below.
wind power (produces electricity by turning a turbine)
coal (may be burned to produce energy and releases large amounts of carbon)
solar energy (uses power from the sun and can operate alongside other energy sources)
Global Warming and Energy Substitutes
Some scientists claim that global warming is caused by the release of 'greenhouse gases' into the atmosphere. These gases are caused mainly by energy sources which contain carbon. This is why scientists are encouraging initiatives to find energy substitutes that are both carbon-free and economical.
Which sources may be good energy substitutes that would reduce global warming? Choose the 2 correct answers.