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Read the passage: Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are sustainable. They do not deplete over time. Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial to combat climate change. Question: Why are wind and solar called sustainable sources?
AThey are very cheap
BThey do not deplete over time
CThey are only available in summer
DThey are difficult to use
✓ Correct Answer: B — They do not deplete over time
Sustainable sources are those that do not deplete or run out over time.
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