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Which type of energy releases greenhouse gases when used to make electricity?A.CoalB.NuclearC.SolarD.WindSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Which type of energy releases greenhouse gases when used to make electricity?

  • A. Coal
  • B. Nuclear
  • C. Solar
  • D. Wind

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The type of energy that releases greenhouse gases when used to make electricity is Coal (A). Here's why:

  1. Coal is a fossil fuel. When it is burned to produce electricity, it releases carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas.

  2. Nuclear energy (B) does not release greenhouse gases when used to produce electricity. The process of nuclear fission (splitting atoms in a nuclear reactor) does not produce CO2.

  3. Solar energy (C) and Wind energy (D) are both renewable energy sources. They do not release greenhouse gases when used to generate electricity. Solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity, and wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity. Neither process involves burning fuel or releasing CO2.

So, the answer is A. Coal.

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