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But look beyond fossil fuels for the most intriguing trends. One is that the energy intensity of the world economy -- the amount of energy it takes to produce one dollar's worth of -- keeps falling, at a rate of about 2 percent. What this means is that even without any change in the shares of fossil-based and fossil-free sources in the world's energy mix, we could have 2 percent annual economic growth without increasing carbon emissions from energy use. Of course that is not enough to climate change and we need more economic growth than that. It is a stunning number, which refutes the claim by some environmentalists that permanent economic growth is fundamentally incompatible finite physical resources.

relative outcome nonetheless with income address irrelevant however

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Correct answer: income
Explanation: The word 'income' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to the financial gain received, which aligns with the context of discussing the energy intensity of the economy. The phrase 'one dollar's worth of income' is a standard expression in economic discussions.
Meaning: 'Income' refers to money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Wrong options:
outcome: 'Outcome' is a noun that refers to the result of a process, which does not fit in the context of measuring energy intensity related to financial gain.
irrelevant: 'Irrelevant' is an adjective that describes something not connected to the matter at hand, which does not fit as it does not represent a financial term.
relative: 'Relative' is an adjective that describes something in relation to something else, which does not fit as it does not denote a financial concept.
nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates a contrast, which does not fit as it does not relate to financial gain.
however: 'However' is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously, which does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: relative
Explanation: The term 'relative' is used as an adjective to describe the shares of fossil-based and fossil-free sources in comparison to each other. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates a comparison between the two types of energy sources.
Meaning: 'Relative' refers to something that is considered in relation to something else, in this case, the shares of different energy sources.
Wrong options:
outcome: 'Outcome' does not fit as it refers to a result rather than a comparative measure of shares.
income: 'Income' is a noun that does not describe the shares of energy sources and does not fit grammatically in this context.
irrelevant: 'Irrelevant' is an adjective that does not pertain to the comparison of energy shares and does not fit the context.
nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates contrast and does not fit as it does not describe a comparative relationship.
however: 'However' is an adverb that introduces a contrast, which does not fit in the context of describing shares.
Correct answer: address
Explanation: The verb 'address' fits grammatically as it means to deal with or discuss a particular issue, which is relevant in the context of climate change. It logically follows the need to take action against climate change.
Meaning: 'Address' means to deal with or discuss a problem or issue.
Wrong options:
outcome: 'Outcome' does not fit as it refers to a result rather than an action taken to deal with a problem.
income: 'Income' is a noun that does not relate to taking action against climate change and does not fit grammatically.
irrelevant: 'Irrelevant' is an adjective that does not pertain to the action of dealing with climate change and does not fit the context.
nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates contrast and does not fit as it does not relate to taking action.
however: 'However' is an adverb that introduces a contrast, which does not fit in the context of addressing climate change.
Correct answer: nonetheless
Explanation: The word 'nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates a contrast or concession, fitting grammatically and contextually as it introduces a surprising fact about economic growth despite the challenges of climate change.
Meaning: 'Nonetheless' means in spite of that; nevertheless.
Wrong options:
outcome: 'Outcome' does not fit as it refers to a result rather than a transitional phrase indicating contrast.
address: 'Address' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve as a transitional phrase in this context.
irrelevant: 'Irrelevant' is an adjective that does not pertain to the context of contrasting statements and does not fit.
income: 'Income' is a noun that does not serve as a transitional phrase and does not fit grammatically.
however: 'However' is an adverb that also indicates contrast but does not fit the tone and flow of the sentence as well as 'nonetheless'.
Correct answer: with
Explanation: The preposition 'with' fits grammatically as it indicates a relationship between economic growth and finite physical resources. It logically connects the two concepts in the context of the sentence.
Meaning: 'With' indicates a connection or relationship between two entities, in this case, economic growth and resources.
Wrong options:
outcome: 'Outcome' does not fit as it does not indicate a relationship and is not a preposition.
address: 'Address' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve as a preposition in this context.
irrelevant: 'Irrelevant' is an adjective that does not pertain to the relationship between economic growth and resources and does not fit.
income: 'Income' is a noun that does not serve as a preposition and does not fit grammatically.
nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates contrast and does not fit as it does not express a relationship.

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