Text Structure and Purpose

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Solar and wind power, the two leading renewable energy sources, differ significantly in their geographic requirements. Solar generation is most efficient in low-latitude, cloudless regions; wind generation, by contrast, depends on consistent atmospheric pressure gradients common in coastal and high-altitude areas. Each source therefore complements the other in a balanced national grid.

Which choice best describes the structure of the text?

  • A

    It compares two related items and concludes with their relationship.

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  • B

    It presents a problem and outlines its primary solution.

  • C

    It refutes a common misconception about renewable energy.

  • D

    It traces the historical development of renewable energy.

Explanation

The text compares solar and wind, then concludes that they complement each other. B captures this compare-and-conclude structure.

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