____ requires large amounts of energy to produce, so green builders may wish to lower the embodied energy in a structure by reducing the amount of concrete in a foundation as well as the amount of cement in the concrete mix.

A. Limestone
B. Silica
C. Slag
D. Portland cement


Answer: D

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