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1 .       Solar energy originates with thermonuclear fission reactions occurring in the Sun. 

 
 


2 .       One drawback of using solar energy is that human use will reduce the amount of energy available to natural ecosystems. 

 
 


3 .       The greatest energy output by the Sun is in the visible light part of the spectrum. 

 
 


4 .       Judicious landscaping with trees can enhance the benefits of passive solar energy. 

 
 


5 .       Photovoltaic, or solar, cells can be made by anyone who is handy with tools and familiar with basic electronics. 

 
 


6 .       The solar-trough collector for harnessing solar energy was invented more than sixty years ago. 

 
 


7 .       Solar energy is impractical for the large-scale, commercial generation of electricity. 

 
 


8 .       Hydropower is an indirect form of solar energy. 

 
 






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