In 2017, the Primary Sources of U

question 120

Multiple Choice

In 2017, the primary sources of U.S. electricity generation, in order from largest to smallest, were

• A)natural gas, coal, nuclear, and hydropower.
• B)natural gas, hydropower, nuclear, and renewables (wind and solar).
• C)coal, natural gas, nuclear, and hydropower.
• D)hydropower, nuclear, coal, and petroleum.

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Definitions:

Land Ownership

The legal right to possess, control, and use a specific piece of land.

Monroe Doctrine

A principle of US foreign policy, declared in 1823, which opposed European colonialism in the Americas and stated that any intervention by external powers would be seen as a threat to the US.

European Powers

Refers to the nations of Europe with significant political, military, and economic influence, especially noted during the colonial and imperial periods.

New Colonies

Territories that have been recently established or acquired by a country, typically overseas, for the purpose of expansion, settlement, and exploitation.