If natural gas prices remain affordable, increased production will ____.

A. make nuclear plants more affordable
B. reduce the use of coal-burning plants
C. accelerate the use of solar power
D. accelerate the use of wind power
E. result in the U.S. importing natural gas


Answer: B

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