Question

which of the following energy sources contributes the least to climate change? choose 1 answer: a petroleum, which is refined and burned to generate electricity b natural gas, which is combusted to generate electricity c hydropower, which uses flowing water to generate electricity

Explanation:

Petroleum (A) and natural gas (B) are fossil fuels. Burning them releases greenhouse gases like CO₂, contributing to climate change. Hydropower (C) uses flowing water, a renewable resource, and produces little to no greenhouse gas emissions during electricity generation, so it contributes the least to climate change.

Answer:

C. hydropower, which uses flowing water to generate electricity