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Which is an advantage of a natural-gas-burning power plant over an oil-burning power plant?

A.It releases more energy.
B.It uses a renewable resource.
C.It releases fewer pollutants.
D.It does not release greenhouse gases

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Answer: C.) It releases fewer pollutants.

Explanation: Natural-Gas has less Co2 that is released when it burns, meaning that it’s a better option for a fuel source if you don’t want to have pollutants that coal or oil release. Although both fuel sources produce similar amounts of energy anyhow.

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