Question

Which of the following is not true about Uruguay?

It relies heavily on clean energy It is the second smallest country in south America
Education is heavily influenced by the Catholic church
Smoking has fallen in recent years

Answer 1

A. It relies heavily on clean energy

Step-by-step explanation:

• The report presented by the guardian paper asserts that Uruguay accounts for 95% of renewable electric power in the country. Also, it relies heavily on wind turbines, hydropower and solar energy as sources.

• Being self-sufficient in terms of energy demands, Uruguay has to expand agricultural production, they don't use any type of harmful fuels only biodiesel and relies more on natural gas.

• Renewable wind energy yields about three-quarters of the energy supply of the country. As the construction and maintenance costs in Uruguay are low as investors have a secure environment that is very attractive.