Which of the Following Related to the Promise of Solar

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following related to the promise of solar energy is incorrect?

• A) The Earth receives 100,000 terawatts of solar energy per hour.
• B) The energy produced by fossil fuels in the U.S. in a year is equivalent to 35 minutes of insolation.
• C) The technology for solar energy is not yet available for widespread use.
• D) Periods of cloudiness and night are current drawbacks to available solar technology.

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