Question

fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, and wind power ultimately get their energy from ______. view available hint(s) greenhouse gases earth’s nuclear energy potential energy the sun submit provide feedback

Explanation:

• Fossil fuels come from ancient organic matter that stored solar energy via photosynthesis.
• Hydroelectric power depends on the water cycle, which is driven by solar energy (heating causes evaporation, leading to precipitation and water flow).
• Wind power is caused by solar heating of the Earth's surface, creating air pressure differences and wind.
• Greenhouse gases are not an energy source. Earth’s nuclear energy is from radioactive decay (not related to these energy sources). Potential energy is a type of energy, not the ultimate source here. So the Sun is the ultimate source.

Answer:

D. the Sun