The term "white coal" sometimes referred to which of the following?
Correct answer: C. Hydroelectricity
- A. Geothermal Electricity
- B. Wind Energy
- C. Hydroelectricity
- D. Biomass Energy
Explanation
Hydroelectricity is called white coal because flowing or falling water produces clean electrical energy, analogous to coal as a power source. The term is not normally used for geothermal, wind or biomass energy.
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