Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources. (1) the nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) these fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) we cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis. (6) through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (7) currently, about 1 percent of energy in the united states is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (8) solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) the major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. which sentence references a counterclaim against the use of solar energy? a.) sentence 3 b.) sentence 7 c.) sentence 8 d.) sentence 9

The correct answer is D) Sentence 9.

This sentence says "The major limit to this alternative (solar energy) is that equipment is expensive. Throughout the text the writer gives the reader solid basis to convince it that solar energy is the solution to the USA energy crisis, however in sentence 9 he counterclaims that even though is a great solution, to actually implement it would be rather expensive.

A counterclaim is a claim made to offset or neutralize another claim.

The answer is sentence

9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive.

This is one of the most significant facts about solar energy. This source of energy is clean and it can be a solution for energy supply in many regions of the world, but the costs unfortunately are very high to make it competitive when comparing to other sources of energy such as, coal, natural gas, hydropower or even nuclear power.

Many countries around the world are trying to lower the costs  and to create different programs that include education,about the benefits of this great source of energy, but it is still not enough.

you didn't list the options but im guessing it's resolving contradictions