Question

Which of the following statements presents the most serious obstacle to increasing the global use of biofuels?

A.

Biofuels pollute the atmosphere more than gasoline.
B.

Biofuel is significantly more expensive than gasoline.
C.

Biofuel production has resulted in increased food prices.
D.

Biofuels cannot be used in automobiles.

Answer 1

C). Biofuel production has resulted in increased food prices.

Step-by-step explanation:

Biofuels are characterized as fuels obtained from renewable biological sources like biomass. It is considered a good substitute for fossil fuel that will assist in dealing with the problem of resource scarcity. However, the major obstacle in promoting the use the biofuel globally is that it leads to a conflict between the prices, as well as, availability of 'fuel and food.' This is because the more land we dedicate for the production of biofuel the lesser the land remains for the production of food leading to an increase in food prices. Thus, option C is the correct answer.