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Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?

  1. A
    Biomass burning — release of CO2
  2. B
    Fossil fuel burning — release of CO2
  3. C
    Nuclear power — radioactive wastes
  4. D
    Solar energy — greenhouse effect

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The pair that is mismatched is solar energy — greenhouse effect. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that does not contribute to the greenhouse effect, whereas the other options are all matched correctly. Biomass burning and fossil fuel burning both release CO2, which is a greenhouse gas. Nuclear power generates radioactive wastes, which are a type of hazardous waste. So, the correct answer is option D. Notice that the other options are correct. Biomass burning and fossil fuel burning are both sources of CO2, nuclear power generates radioactive wastes, but solar energy does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.

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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 — greenhouse effect

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