Question 40
EasyOriginal questionWhich of these ways of generating electricity releases no carbon dioxide while it is running?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A wind turbine turns the energy of moving air into electricity without burning anything.
Coal, diesel and gas all release carbon dioxide when burnt.
Worth noting
Gas emits less carbon dioxide than coal for the same electricity, but it still emits some.
- Concept
- Renewable energy
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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