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lindiwe

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following is NOT true of oil?
 
  A) When burned it is actually releasing stored solar energy.
  B) It is deposited next to coal.
  C) It was created over millions of years and is still being created.
  D) It is a nonrenewable resource from the human perspective.

Question 2

Photovoltaic electric production
 
  A) is a direct conversion of solar energy to electricity, such as in solar-powered calculators.
  B) is heat collected directly from sunshine.
  C) is a result of the heat absorbed by collectors, such as those on rooftops.
  D) is carried in water or other liquids to places where it is needed.


Dominic

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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