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For each of the following items, fill in the number of the appropriate Key Term from the preceding list.
a. _____ Energy sources other than fossil fuels and nuclear reactions
Pick the keyword from the given list: Energy sources those are other than nuclear reactions and fossil fuels.
Answer to Problem AM
Explanation of Solution
Alternative energy sources are those energy sources which are not based on the nuclear processes and burning of fossil fuel for example, Biofuel. Gasohol is a biofuel.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and ethanol. Ethanol is used to reduce air pollution when it is burnt with gasoline.
Fossil fuels are the fuels which are obtained by the dead remains of the animals and plants.
Nuclear reaction is the reaction which provides the nuclear energy.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the word alternative energy sources can be picked from the list.
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