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What led to alternative energy sources being considered economically feasible?

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The price of oil rose by 70% while renewable energy sources are cheap.

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Exorbitant crude oil prices made alternative energy sources an attractive option.

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Expert predictions that the price of oil would alternately escalate and plunge sharply.

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Evidence that no new sources of oil and gas are available.

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None of the above.

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The correct option is B Exorbitant crude oil prices made alternative energy sources an attractive option.
Exorbitant crude oil prices made alternative energy sources an attractive option.

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