Question

Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?

• A. Biomass burning – Release of CO₂
• B. Fossil fuel burning – Release of CO₂
• C. Nuclear power – radioactive wastes
• D. Solar energy – green house effect

Answer 1

The correct option is D Solar energy – green house effect

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