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Compared to washing clothes in warm water, washing

clothes in cold water uses
A.much more energy.

B.the same amount of energy.

C.much less energy.

D.a little more energy.

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Answer:

C. much less energy

Step-by-step explanation:

First, warm water needs to be heated and heat requires energy. Roughly 75 percent of the energy required to do a load of laundry goes into heating the water. Using cold water saves energy, putting less pressure on electricity grids.

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