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Part B

Which evidence from both passages best supports the answer to Part A?
A
"Geothermal power . . . is commonly used to heat homes and
power turbines in volcanic regions." ("The Virtue of Volcanoes,"
paragraph 5)

"Volcanic ash . . . shuts down power systems." ("Volcanoes: Avoid
at All Costs!," paragraph 6)
B
"Because of the value of these natural resources, many of the
world's mines are located near active and dormant volcanoes."
("The Virtues of Volcanoes," paragraph 4)

"... that means abandoning their homes, workplaces, transportation
systems, farms, and electrical grids." ("Volcanoes: Avoid at All
Costs!," paragraph 4)
C
"Fertile soil, rich natural resources, and readily available energy
supplies come with the territory." ("The Virtue of Volcanoes,"
paragraph 2)

"The ash and magma from a volcanic eruption can quickly undo
work [of] many years . . ." ("Volcanoes: Avoid at All Costs!,"
paragraph 4)
(D
"To produce geothermal power, deep wells are drilled into rocks

and filled with water, creating steam that is converted to electricity."
("The Virtue of Volcanoes," paragraph 5)
"While a volcanic eruption can cause great damage, imagine what
devastation can occur when an earthquake shakes the ground at the
same time." ("Volcanoes: Avoid at All Costs!," paragraph 7)

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The answer is B I think
User Jerome P Mrozak
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Answer:B

Step-by-step explanation:

it seems like the best answer

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