Which of the following best describes a benefit of increasing the number of offshore wind farms rather than onshore wind farms? Offshore wind farms will consume less water during operation than wind farms on land because the turbines require less steam for electricity generation.

Offshore wind farms will consume less water during operation than wind farms on land because the turbines require less steam for electricity generation.
A

Offshore wind farms will decrease the maintenance costs associated with electricity generation because they are cheaper to operate than wind farms on land.

Offshore wind farms will decrease the maintenance costs associated with electricity generation because they are cheaper to operate than wind farms on land.
B

Offshore wind farms will emit less carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide than wind farms on land because they are farther from urban areas.

Offshore wind farms will emit less carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide than wind farms on land because they are farther from urban areas.
C

Offshore winds farms will produce up to three times as much electricity as wind farms on land because of increased wind speeds offshore.