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What is the leading source of energy used in the United States today?

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Coal

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Natural Gas

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Petroleum

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Nuclear Power

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The correct option is B Petroleum
The majority of this energy is derived from fossil fuels: 25% of the nation's energy came from petroleum, 22% from coal, and 22% from natural gas. Nuclear power supplied 8.4% and renewable energy supplied 8%, which was mainly from hydroelectric dams and biomass but also included other renewable sources such as wind power, geothermal and solar energy.

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Biofuels	$0.31$	$0.34$
Wind	$0.40$	$0.32$
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Fuel Cells	$0.02$	$0.04$
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